2022 Student Regulations

Manukau Institute of Technology Limited
Student Regulations
Audience and scope:
This policy is relevant to the following roles:

▪ All students and staff.
Document management and control
Category Regulations Consultation Scope Academic Committee,

Chief Executive, Staff
Policy Owner Manukau Institute of Approval Bodies Manukau Institute of

Technology Limited Board Technology Limited Board
Policy Contact Person General Manager Academic Review Dates

Services
Amendment history
Version Effective Date Created/Reviewed by Reason for review/Comment
V1.0 24 April 2013 Academic Quality Analyst Redraft
V2.0 1 January 2014 Academic Quality Analyst Annual Review
V3.0 1 January 2015 Quality Manager Annual Review
V4.0 1 January 2016 Quality Manager Annual Review
V5.0 1 January 2017 Academic Quality Leader Annual Review
V6.0 25 May 2017 Academic Quality Leader Amendment to section 11.2.1 and
EGM role titles.
V8.0 22 February 2018 Academic Quality Leader Update to role responsibilities and
titles following an academic
restructure
V12.0 11 February 2022 GM Academic Services Annual Review
Published Date: 13 December 2021 © MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Page | 1

Table of Contents
AUDIENCE AND SCOPE: .......................................................................................................... 1

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL ................................................................................................ 1
AMENDMENT HISTORY ........................................................................................................................ 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2
MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENT REGULATIONS ............................................. 3
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 3
2. ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT ..................................................................................... 4
3. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING, CREDIT RECOGNITION, AND CREDIT TRANSFER ..... 10
4. PAYING FEES ............................................................................................................. 11
5. CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS AND TIMETABLE CHANGES................................... 13
6. WITHDRAWALS ......................................................................................................... 14
7. TRANSFERS ............................................................................................................... 16
8. REFUNDING FEES ...................................................................................................... 18
9. ENGAGEMENT AND ATTENDANCE .............................................................................. 23
10. RESEARCH ................................................................................................................ 23
11. INSUFFICIENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS .......................................................................... 24
12. ASSESSMENT AND MODERATION ............................................................................... 26
13. STUDENT MISCONDUCT............................................................................................. 34
14. CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS (INCLUDING COMPLAINTS RELATING TO ACADEMIC
DECISIONS) .......................................................................................................................... 37
15. STUDENT MISCONDUCT AND COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIONS ...................................... 38
16. APPEALS ................................................................................................................... 40
17. AWARDS .................................................................................................................. 43
18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY .......................................................................................... 47
19. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY USE ........................................ 47
20. COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK ...................................................................................... 48
21. EQUITY AND INCLUSION ............................................................................................ 48
22. DEALING WITH HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING ................................. 48
23. HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................. 48
24. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................ 49

Manukau Institute of Technology Student Regulations
1. General
1.1. Introduction
1.1.1 Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is committed to:
▪ Transforming lives, organisations and communities through learning;
▪ Maintaining the highest academic standards and providing a safe and effective learning
environment;
▪ The advancement of Mātauranga Māori, the application of Ako (Māori Pedagogy) and Te
Tiriti o Waitangi;
▪ Manākitanga and the provision of a student-centred environment in which all students have
an equal opportunity to achieve their academic potential; and
▪ Ensuring that no unreasonable barriers are created which could prevent students from
gaining access to education and training. MIT places particular emphasis on the elimination
of barriers that result in underrepresentation in tertiary education.
1.1.2 The Student Regulations provide MIT’s overarching rules on matters relating directly to students. It
documents MIT’s expectations and requirements of students along with the standards MIT will
meet. The Regulations define students’ rights and responsibilities and aim to ensure that students
are treated equally, fairly and transparently.
1.2. Scope
1.2.1 Except as outlined in section 1.2.2, the Student Regulations are relevant to all students of MIT
including:
▪ People in the process of applying to enrol with MIT;
▪ Students who attend courses at MIT campuses;
▪ Students who take courses via distance or online;
▪ International students; and
▪ Past students of MIT (past students will be covered by the Regulations that applied at the
time the student was enrolled).
Note: Not all sections of the Student Regulations are applicable to every student.
1.2.2 The Student Regulations do not apply to educational offerings that are not open to the public
unless specifically agreed in writing. This exclusion does not apply to programmes delivered at
Department of Corrections’ sites.
1.2.3 For the purposes of these Regulations, the terms ‘programme’ and ‘training scheme’ are deemed
to include all MIT educational offerings (including programmes, training schemes, micro-
credentials, training, and short courses) unless expressly excluded.
1.2.4 The Student Regulations seek to ensure that all MIT students are treated fairly and equitably.

1.2.5 The Student Regulations are intended to be consistent with relevant New Zealand legislation,
external regulatory, standard setting, and funding body requirements, and MIT statutes. In the
event of any inconsistency between the Student Regulations and New Zealand legislation, the
relevant legislative provisions will prevail. In the event of any inconsistency with MIT statutes, the
statutory provisions will prevail.
1.2.6 Where a programme or training scheme is subject to regulation by MIT and by an external
authority, and there is conflict between those regulations, the General Manager Academic
Services in conjunction with the Head of School will determine whether the regulations of that
other authority will apply in respect to that programme or training scheme. In making such a
determination, they will take into account any agreements and/or arrangements that exist
between MIT and the external authority, and maintenance of the academic integrity of the
programme.
1.2.7 In addition to the Student Regulations, MIT has also established:

▪ Specific Programme and Training Scheme Regulations which prescribe requirements for entry
into and completion of a programme or training scheme and courses making up the
programme or training scheme; and
▪ Policies, procedures, and processes to give effect to the Student Regulations.
A summary of the regulations for each programme and training scheme is available from Ask Me!
Student Services Centre. Regulations, policy, and procedure documents are available on the MIT
website. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these documents.
1.2.8 In the event of any inconsistency between the Student Regulations and specific Programme or
Training Scheme Regulations or policies, procedures or processes, the Student Regulations will,
unless specifically stated otherwise, prevail.
1.3. Changes to this document

1.3.1 The Student Regulations are determined and approved by the MIT Board (or its delegate) and are
reviewed annually (see MIT Statute 3: The Academic Statute).
1.3.2 Information provided by MIT to students will be updated where necessary to reflect any changes
made to the Student Regulations. MIT will notify students of any changes made outside of the
annual review cycle that may affect them.
2. Admission and Enrolment

2.1. General provisions
2.1.1 Students must comply with the relevant enrolment policies and procedures applying to each
programme or training scheme.
2.1.2 Before students can be enrolled at MIT they must complete and sign or accept online any relevant
forms for admission, registration and enrolment and produce the evidence specified on the forms
of:
▪ Full legal name;
▪ Date of birth;
▪ Gender;

▪ New Zealand citizenship, residency status or valid student visa;
▪ Appropriate insurance cover if they are an international student; and
▪ Any other evidence relevant to their enrolment.
2.1.3 Where a student has a legal guardian or has granted power of attorney to someone else, then that
person may sign the form on behalf of the student.
2.1.4 Failure by students to complete an MIT admission, registration, or enrolment form correctly and
truthfully, or to provide the necessary documents to confirm identity, citizenship, and
qualifications, may result in their application being declined or their enrolment being cancelled
(see section 2.8: Refusal or cancellation of enrolment).
2.1.5 Students enrolled at MIT will be formally classified as either domestic or international students.
2.2. Entry criteria

2.2.1 In order to be considered for enrolment at MIT, a student must be an eligible person as defined in
section 255 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
2.2.2 The detailed criteria for entry into and completion of MIT programmes and training schemes are
contained in the relevant Programme or Training Scheme Regulations and in information
published by MIT. Where applicable, students must meet the minimum entry requirements and
any pre-requisites for a programme or training scheme before they will be eligible to enrol and
must provide appropriate evidence of meeting such requirements.
Note: Some programmes may require pre-requisites particularly at postgraduate level
2.2.3 Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements
for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider
any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.
2.2.4 Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry
requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can
demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable
pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.
2.3. Limitations on enrolment

2.3.1 Where students meet the requirements for entry into a programme, training scheme or course,
they are entitled to be enrolled if places are available.
2.3.2 MIT may limit the number of enrolments in any programme, training scheme or course where this
is deemed necessary. Reasons for limiting the number of enrolments include, but are not limited
to, the availability of:
▪ Staff;
▪ Accommodation (including, but not limited to, classroom space, work experience places or as
a result of health and safety constraints); and
▪ Equipment.
2.3.3 Where there are insufficient places available in a programme, training scheme or course to
accommodate all eligible students, selection will be according to the selection criteria set out in

the Programme or Training Scheme Regulations and information published by MIT. Selection
criteria may give preference to eligible students who are from a category of persons under-
represented among the students undertaking the programme or training scheme.
2.4. Alternative programmes, training schemes or courses

2.4.1 Where students apply for a programme, training scheme or course that is not available or is full,
MIT may offer them entry into an alternative programme, training scheme or course.
2.4.2 Students will be notified at the time of enrolment if the programme, training scheme or course in
which they wish to enrol is full. They will be advised whether they will be placed onto a waiting list
and/or offered the opportunity to select an alternative programme, training scheme or course.
2.5. Confirmation of accepted or declined entry

2.5.1 Students will be informed in writing whether their application for entry into a programme, training
scheme or course has been accepted or declined. Wherever possible, this will be done before the
programme, training scheme or course starts.
2.6. Late enrolment

2.6.1 Unless otherwise stated in the Programme or Training Scheme Regulations, students may be
accepted by the Head of School for late enrolment up to ten working days after the course start
date or 20 per cent of the course duration, whichever is lesser. The Head of School may extend or
shorten this period in exceptional circumstances taking into account, amongst other factors, a
student’s likelihood of success following late enrolment.
2.7. Name change

2.7.1 Students who have officially changed their name must provide MIT with appropriate evidence to
support the change including, but not limited to a:
▪ Marriage Certificate;
▪ Dissolution of Marriage Certificate;
▪ Statutory Declaration issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; or
2.7.2 Students who have not officially changed their name but wish to be known by another name
during their study at MIT may nominate a preferred name in accordance with the process outlined
in MIT’s Acceptable Use Policy.
2.8. Refusal or cancellation of enrolment

2.8.1 MIT may refuse to permit, or may cancel the enrolment of students who:
▪ Do not meet the minimum entry requirements or any pre-requisites for a programme or
training scheme (see section 2.2: Entry requirements)
▪ Are not of good character (including, but not limited to, having a bad debt history, a criminal
conviction, or a history of breaching MIT regulations or policies);
▪ Have been guilty of misconduct or a breach of discipline (see section 13: Student
Misconduct);
▪ Are enrolled for full-time instruction in another institution or in secondary school; or
▪ Have made insufficient progress in their study after a reasonable trial (e.g., see also section
11: Insufficient Academic Progress).

2.8.2 Where MIT’s Covid-19 Policy requires that students are fully vaccinated (or hold a valid medical
exemption) in order to access MIT’s campuses, MIT may refuse to permit the enrolment of
students who do not provide sufficient proof of their vaccination status to MIT prior to enrolment.
MIT may cancel the enrolment of students who do not provide sufficient proof of their vaccination
status to MIT within the timeframes specified in section 11.3.1
2.8.3 Exemptions to section 2.8.2 for continuing students will be granted in limited circumstances and
on a case by case basis by the Deputy Chief Executive, Academic (or their nominated
representative/s). Students may apply for an Exemption in accordance with the process and
guidelines published by MIT.
2.8.4 Only the MIT Board, Chief Executive or Deputy Chief Executive, Academic may cancel a student’s
enrolment for misconduct or a breach of discipline (see section 13.4: Penalties for Student
Misconduct).
2.8.5 Students whose enrolment has been cancelled as a result of misconduct will not be re-enrolled at
MIT until their term of exclusion has been lifted or has expired. The MIT Board or Chief Executive
determines the term of exclusion in each case (see section 13: Student Misconduct).
2.8.6 Where, subsequent to enrolment, students are found to have falsified evidence or not disclosed
required information relevant to meeting the entry criteria for a programme or training scheme,
this will be treated as misconduct (see section 13: Student Misconduct) and is likely to result in the
cancellation of a student’s enrolment without a refund of fees (see section 2.8.1). Where
falsification or non-disclosure results in a student no longer meeting the minimum entry
requirements for that student’s programme or training scheme, their enrolment may
automatically be cancelled (without the need to complete the misconduct investigation process).
2.8.7 Students with an MIT bad debt history may be excluded from re-enrolling at MIT (see sections
2.8.1: Refusal or cancellation of enrolment and 4.6.3: Consequences of unpaid fees). Students with
a company or other third-party bad debt may re-enrol if they are paying their fees themselves or
through a student loan or other third-party. Students cannot enrol or re-enrol using a company or
other third-party invoice for payment where the company or third-party has a bad debt. Students
with a bad debt will not be permitted to re-enrol using a company or other third-party invoice for
payment.
2.8.8 Immigration New Zealand will be immediately notified where enrolments of international students
are cancelled.
2.9. When enrolment becomes official

2.9.1 MIT will issue a confirmation of enrolment to students who have been enrolled at MIT. This will
include:
▪ Confirmation of a student’s place on a programme or training scheme;
▪ The specified teaching periods for their course(s) (course timetable); and
▪ A statement of applicable fees / course costs for the programme or training scheme (as
applicable).
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Where applicable, students will be provided with advice on online study options within the Te Pūkenga
network.

2.9.2 Students are deemed to be enrolled in a programme, training scheme or course when:
▪ The relevant form(s) for admission, registration and enrolment have been:
− Completed and signed by the student (forms may be signed either in person or, when
enrolling online, by online acceptance);
− Submitted through the appropriate enrolment channels; and
▪ They have received an of offer of enrolment from MIT; and
▪ Either:
− They have paid their fees or have made provision for their fees to be paid; or
− They have not paid their fees but have engaged with the course.

2.10. Enrolment provisions for specific student groups
The following table details enrolment provisions for specific student groups:
Group Enrolment details
International International students will not be enrolled in all or part of a programme

students unless that programme is approved by NZQA and MIT is accredited to
provide the programme, or the programme is exempted by NZQA.
International students will not be enrolled in all or part of a training
scheme unless that training scheme is approved by NZQA, or the training
scheme is exempted by NZQA.
International students will not be enrolled in Adult and Community
Education (ACE) funded courses.
MIT may refuse to permit or may cancel the enrolment of international
students who have not fulfilled the terms of their student visa.
International students who will be under the age of 18 years at the
commencement of a proposed programme of study, will not be enrolled
at MIT.
Students under 16 Students who are under 16 years of age and wish to study full-time at
years (excluding MIT must provide a School Exemption Certificate from the Ministry of
School of Secondary- Education before they can enrol.
Tertiary Studies, Students who are under 16 years of age and wish to study part-time at
Trades Academy, and MIT while still at school must provide a letter from their school principal
STAR students) before they can enrol confirming that:
▪ They are capable of undertaking tertiary study as well as their
secondary school study; and
▪ Their school principal has approved their attendance at MIT.
In order to be exempt from the above requirements, students must be 16
years of age at the course start date. Where a student is 15 at the course
start date, they must meet the requirements above.
Students who are still Students who are enrolled at school cannot generally be enrolled in
at school (including Student Achievement Component (SAC) funded courses that require
School of Secondary- them to be absent from school to complete their studies. These students
Tertiary Studies, can only be enrolled at MIT during school hours in School of Secondary-
Trades Academy, and Tertiary Studies, Trades Academy, and STAR funded courses.
STAR students)
Students with the Prison inmates who are not covered by publicly funded programmes or
Department of training schemes designed for prisoners are eligible to enrol at MIT if they
Corrections meet the entry criteria for the programme or training scheme.

Group Enrolment details
Students who are Students who are studying in another provider’s programme, training
studying in another scheme or other form of provision at MIT are enrolled through that
provider’s provider’s institution. These students must follow that institution’s
programme, training enrolment processes.
scheme or other These students are not enrolled students of MIT but may be entitled to
form of provision at use various student support services (e.g., library and computers) by
MIT agreement between MIT and the provider. Where applicable, this will be
specified in their student information and students will be required to
comply with MIT regulations, policies, and rules for the use of these
services.
3. Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Recognition, and Credit

Transfer
3.1. General
3.1.1 Recognition of prior learning, credit recognition and credit transfer (RPL/CRT) are processes where
formal, informal, and non-formal learning are recognised and credentialed. Credit is granted at
course level where evidence provided by the applicant is evaluated and deemed to be equivalent
to the course learning outcomes.
3.1.2 RPL/CRT is available for all programmes, training schemes and courses unless otherwise stated in
the relevant Programme or Training Scheme Regulations.
3.1.3 RPL/CRT for some qualifications may be governed by policies and procedures set by external
regulatory bodies.
3.1.4 RPL/CRT is available to current MIT students, those in the process of enrolling at MIT, and anyone
seeking the award of a qualification through MIT (subject to the provisions set out in section 3:
Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Recognition, and Credit Transfer). Non-MIT students seeking
the award of a qualification from MIT through RPL will be required to complete an MIT enrolment
for the purposes of the awarding of credit for the qualification.
3.1.5 Applicants, who wish to seek credit for courses as part of their enrolment, must formally request
RPL/CRT at least 30 working days before the course start date, unless otherwise agreed by the
Head of School.
3.1.6 Where a student realises after the start of their course that they may meet an equivalence
assessment and be granted RPL/CRT for the course, they should seek guidance from the academic
staff member responsible for the course. In these circumstances MIT withdrawal (see section 6:
Withdrawals) and refund (see section 8: Refunding Fees) provisions will apply. Students should
continue with the course until the RPL/CRT application is approved.
3.1.7 RPL/CRT fees are charged for the equivalence assessment (see section 3.2) and are non-
refundable. Fees are to be paid prior to the equivalence assessment (see section 3.2).
3.1.8 Eligibility for student loans and allowances may be affected by RPL/CRT.

3.2. Equivalence Assessment
3.2.1 Applicants for RPL/CRT must provide appropriate and authentic evidence to support their
application.
3.2.2 On receipt of a RPL/CRT application, MIT will assign an RPL/CRT assessor, whose role it will be to
determine equivalence with course learning outcomes.
3.2.3 Each RPL application will be considered on an individual basis.
3.2.4 RPL applicants who have been assessed as having the knowledge and skills equivalent to the
course learning outcomes, will be granted credit for the course.
3.2.5 International students wishing to be granted RPL or credit recognition should contact the MIT
International Centre in the first instance. All international documentation is required to be
authenticated and translated by an approved translator before it is accepted.
3.2.6 Misconduct during the RPL/CRT process will be treated as misconduct during assessment and will
be dealt with in accordance with student misconduct provisions set out in these Regulations (see
section 13: Student Misconduct).
3.3. Limitations on the granting of RPL/CRT

3.3.1 Where stated in the Programme or Training Scheme Regulations, some programmes and training
schemes may limit the number of credits that may be recognised through RPL/CRT.
3.3.2 Unless otherwise stated in the relevant Programme or Training Scheme Regulations or prescribed
by an external regulatory body, the following limitations apply to the granting of credit for RPL
and/or CRT:
▪ Learning for which credit is sought must have taken place within the past five years; and
▪ No RPL credit will be granted for capstone or compulsory research projects at level 7 or
above.
3.3.3 No more than two thirds of a programme may be awarded through RPL, except in circumstances
where the Chair of the Academic Committee has waived this provision for the programme.
3.3.4 In some cases, RPL/CRT awarded for a qualification may not be used for progression into another
programme of study, for example entry into postgraduate study.
4. Paying Fees

4.1.1 This section covers the payment of fees by:
▪ New Zealand citizens and permanent residents;
▪ International students; and
▪ Companies.
4.1.2 A 1.25 per cent surcharge may be added to payments using the credit option when using a
MasterCard or Visa card (a credit card or debit card). The surcharge may be reviewed and
amended periodically at MIT’s discretion.

4.2. When payment is due - domestic students
4.2.1 Fees must be paid in full, or a signed agreement made for payment in instalments, by the start of
the course (subject to section 4.2.2 for distance and online courses).
4.2.2 Students undertaking distance or online courses must pay all fees by the time they have started
communication with the lecturer.
4.2.3 In exceptional circumstances, students may be approved to pay their fees in instalments.
4.2.4 Students may apply to pay fees in instalments by completing and submitting an Instalment
Application Form. Instalment Application Forms for domestic students are available from the Ask
Me! Student Service Centre or Academic Registry. Completed forms must be submitted to the
Academic Registry along with supporting information.
Note: Where students are eligible for a student loan, payment in instalments will not normally be
approved. Agreements for the payment of fees in instalments will incur an administration fee.
4.2.5 Instalment payments must be completed within the duration of the course.
4.3. When payment is due - international students

4.3.1 Fees must be paid in full, or a signed agreement made for payment in instalments, by the start of
the course.
4.3.2 In exceptional circumstances, students may be approved to pay their fees in instalments.
4.3.3 Students may apply to pay fees in instalments by completing and submitting an Instalment
Application form. Instalment Application Forms for international students are available from the
MIT International Centre. Completed forms must be submitted to the International Centre along
with supporting information.
Note: International students will only be considered for payment in instalments if they have
studied at MIT for at least one year, have a good financial history, good academic results and their
application is supported and approved by the International Director. Agreements for the payment
of fees in instalments will incur an administration fee.
4.3.4 Instalment payments must be completed within the duration of the course.
4.4. Eligibility for domestic fees

4.4.1 To be eligible for domestic fees, students must verify before enrolling that they are domestic
students (as defined in the Glossary), including citizens or residents of New Zealand, the Cook
Islands, Tokelau or Niue, or Australian citizens or permanent residents residing in New Zealand.
4.4.2 Until sufficient documentation proving that a student is a domestic student is provided (see
section 4.4.1), students will be liable to pay full international fees (see sections 8.3.6 and 8.3.7:
Refunds - international students).

4.5. Unpaid fees
4.5.1 Students who do not pay their fees on time are liable for (i.e., will be required to pay):
▪ All unpaid fees; and
▪ All external costs of collection from appointed agencies (see section 4.6.2).
4.5.2 Students with unpaid fees should contact Finance as soon as possible to discuss options for
payment. Students may be able to arrange payment under a payment plan. Payment plans must
be agreed in writing with MIT.
4.6. Consequences of unpaid fees

4.6.1 Students who fail to pay their fees are in breach of their enrolment agreement with MIT. This may
invalidate their enrolment unless they have made a commitment to pay their fees in writing.
4.6.2 Students who do not pay their fees may be referred to a debt collection agency. This will likely
incur additional fees and may affect the student’s credit rating.
4.6.3 Until students have paid their fees in full, they will not:
▪ Have course credits recorded on their official record of learning;
▪ Be enrolled in further programmes, training schemes or courses (see section 2.8: Refusal or
cancellation of enrolment);
▪ Be granted or allowed to graduate with any award; or
▪ Have their academic records transferred.
Note: This applies unless students have made, and are fully adhering to, a valid arrangement with
MIT to pay their fees in instalments (see sections 4.2: When payment is due – domestic students
and 4.3: When payment is due – international students) or by way of a payment plan (see section
4.5.2).
4.6.4 MIT will enforce commitments to pay unpaid fees (e.g., via a debt collection agency).
4.7. Fees paid by a company or other third-party

4.7.1 Companies or other third parties, who have confirmed that they are paying a student’s fees by
producing an order number or a letter confirming payment, are liable for any outstanding fees,
including where the student withdraws or transfers their enrolment. This applies even if the
student no longer works for that company.
5. Cancellations, Postponements and Timetable Changes

5.1. Cancellation or postponement of a programme, training scheme or course
5.1.1 MIT reserves the right to cancel or postpone a programme, training scheme or course if:
▪ There are insufficient enrolments before the programme, training scheme or course is
planned to start; or
▪ For any other reason where cancellation is necessary for the sound management of MIT and
its resources.
At least six months’ notice will be given prior to cancelling or postponing a programme offered to
international students.

5.1.2 Where MIT cancels or postpones a programme, training scheme or course, all student fees will be
(as determined by the student):
▪ Refunded in full; or
▪ Credited to another programme, training scheme or course.
5.1.3 Immigration New Zealand will be notified where cancellations or postponements affect
international students.
5.2. Timetable changes

5.2.1 Where students are enrolled in a course and the timetable changes after enrolment, but before
the course start date, MIT will endeavour to provide an alternative course that meets their
requirements or will withdraw the student’s enrolment and refund their fees in full.
5.2.2 MIT will endeavour to provide at least one week’s notice of changes to the time or day of course
delivery.
5.3. Unforeseen circumstances

5.3.1 MIT disclaims liability in the event of a programme, training scheme or course being suspended
from delivery for an indefinite period of time as a result of unforeseen circumstance(s) beyond
MIT’s control.
6. Withdrawals
6.1.1 Students may apply to withdraw from a course by completing and submitting a Withdrawal and
Transfer Application Form.
Withdrawal and Transfer Application Forms for domestic students are available from the Ask Me!
Student Services Centre. Completed forms must be submitted to the Ask Me! Student Services
Centre or Academic Registry along with supporting information.
International Student Withdrawal and Transfer Application Forms are available from the MIT
International Centre. Completed forms must be submitted to the International Centre along with
supporting information.
6.1.2 Withdrawal applications will only be accepted within the duration of the course in which the
student is enrolled.
6.1.3 Withdrawal from a course does not prejudice a student’s right to apply for re-enrolment in that
course subject to 11.2.4 and 11.2.5.
6.1.4 Students who enrol before learning that they have not passed a pre-requisite course must
withdraw from any affected courses and, if appropriate, ensure another enrolment is substituted.
MIT reserves the right to cancel a student’s enrolment in a course where they do not meet the
pre-requisite for enrolment.
6.1.5 Students who enrol and later become subject to exclusion as a result of insufficient academic
progress, must withdraw from any affected courses. MIT reserves the right to cancel such
enrolments at its discretion (see section 2.8: Refusal or cancellation of enrolment and section 11:
Insufficient Academic Progress).

6.2. Withdrawal by MIT
6.2.1 MIT may withdraw students from a course where there is no evidence of course engagement.
Before doing this, MIT will attempt to contact students to determine whether they wish to remain
enrolled. If a student does not respond to these efforts, they will be deemed to have withdrawn.
6.2.2 Students enrolled in non-assessed Adult and Community Education (ACE) courses will be
automatically withdrawn from a course where they engage with less than two sessions over the
first two weeks of their enrolment. These students may not re-enrol unless the Head of School
approves the re-enrolment. This will only be considered in special circumstances, for instance,
injury, bereavement, critical family business or company business, and where appropriate written
supporting documentation has been supplied
6.2.3 MIT may withdraw a student from a course where, prior to the commencement of the course, the
student notifies MIT in writing (e.g., email) that they will not be attending.
6.2.4 In exceptional circumstances, students may be withdrawn from a course at the discretion of the
Deputy Chief Executive, Academic.
6.3. MIT’s withdrawal period

6.3.1 The withdrawal period is the period during which students may withdraw from a course without
incurring an academic penalty on their academic record (see section 6.4: Consequences of
withdrawal).
6.3.2 MIT’s withdrawal period is up to 60 per cent of the course duration. The withdrawal period starts
from the course start date, not the programme or training scheme start date or the date on which
the student started the course (where they started after the earliest course start date).
6.3.3 Where students change courses more than once during a year, the withdrawal/transfer dates will
apply from the start date of the course in which they initially enrolled. This applies to full-time and
part-time courses.
6.3.4 The date of withdrawal will be the date that the completed MIT Withdrawal and Transfer
Application Form is received by the Ask Me! Student Services Centre or Academic Registry (for
domestic students) or the MIT International Centre (for international students).
6.4. Consequences of withdrawal

6.4.1 The following table details what will be recorded on the academic record of students who
withdraw, or are withdrawn, from a course:
Date of withdrawal Academic record

Before the last full refund date (see section 8: There will be no academic record for the
Refunding Fees). relevant course.
After the last full refund date but before the The grade ‘W’ (withdrawn from course) will
end of MIT’s withdrawal period (see section 8: be recorded against the relevant course (see
Refunding Fees and section 6.3: MIT’s section 12.11: Summative assessment
withdrawal period). grades).

Date of withdrawal Academic record
After MIT’s withdrawal period (see section The grade ‘NC’ (did not complete course) will
6.3: MIT’s withdrawal period). be recorded against the relevant course (see
section 12.11: Summative assessment
grades).
6.4.2 Immigration New Zealand will be notified of withdrawals by international students.
7. Transfers
7.1. Transfers between/within programmes, training schemes or courses at MIT
7.1.1 Students may apply to transfer between MIT programmes, training schemes or courses by
completing and submitting a Withdrawal and Transfer Application Form.
7.1.2 Transfers will only be made with the approval of the relevant Head/s of School and where students
meet the requirements of the relevant Programme or Training Scheme Regulations into which they
wish to transfer.
7.1.3 Transfers are only accepted:

▪ Within ten working days after the course start date or 20 per cent of the course duration,
whichever is lesser, or in the case of distance or online students, within five working days
from the student’s initial communication with the course lecturer;
The Head of School may extend or shorten this period in exceptional circumstances taking
into account, amongst other factors, a student’s likelihood of success.
▪ Within the current academic year; and
▪ If places are available in the relevant course.
7.1.4 Transfer time frames are calculated from the start date of the course in which a student initially
enrolled. This applies to full-time and part-time courses.
7.1.5 The date of transfer will be the date that the completed Withdrawal or Transfer Application Form
is received by the Ask Me! Student Services Centre or Academic Registry (for domestic students) or
the MIT International Centre (for international students).
7.1.6 Students who enrol before learning that they are ineligible to enrol in a course (due to insufficient
academic progress or not meeting the pre-requisite for enrolment), may apply to transfer their
enrolment to an alternative course (see section 2.8: Refusal or cancellation of enrolment and
section 11: Insufficient Academic Progress). MIT may withdraw a student from a course where
they do not meet the pre-requisite for enrolment (see section 6.1.4. Withdrawals).

7.2. Fees associated with transfers
7.2.1 An administration fee may be charged for each transfer initiated by a student. The fee must be
paid before the transfer application will be processed.
7.2.2 Where transfers involve the payment of further fees, students must pay or arrange for payment of
the additional fees when requesting the transfer.
7.2.3 Students must pay any direct costs (e.g., equipment, uniform, books) incurred by MIT as a result of
the transfer.
7.2.4 No transfer applications will be processed until approved by the relevant Head of School and any
outstanding fees have been paid.
7.3. Transfer to another institution

7.3.1 Transferring to another institution is treated as a withdrawal from MIT (see section 6:
Withdrawals).
7.4. Transfers - domestic students

7.4.1 Domestic student fees are not transferable between institutions.
7.5. Transfers - international students

7.5.1 By accepting a place in an MIT programme or training scheme, international students enter into a
contract with MIT for the period defined in their student visa. Unless their circumstances fall
within specific criteria set out in sections 8.3 or 8.4 there will be no transfer of tuition fees for
study within this period.
7.5.2 Where Immigration New Zealand Regulations require the payment of one year’s tuition fees in
order for a student to be granted a visa, there will be no transfer of tuition fees if an international
student does not complete the whole year of study.
7.5.3 Immigration New Zealand will be notified of transfers by international students.
7.6. Deferral of study - international students

7.6.1 International students who wish to defer their study to the following enrolment period must notify
the MIT International Centre at least ten working days before the start of the course they initially
enrolled in. Students can only defer study for one enrolment period.
7.6.2 International students who defer their study must meet Immigration New Zealand requirements
and re-apply for a further visa or provide evidence of a changed visa status.
7.6.3 Immigration New Zealand will be notified of deferral of study by international students.

8. Refunding Fees
8.1.1 Where MIT cancels or postpones a course, all fees will be refunded in full or credited to another
course, at the student’s discretion. Otherwise, refunds will only be made on the grounds outlined
in section 8.2: Refunds – domestic students, section 8.3: Refunds – International students, and
Section 8.4: Refunds on compassionate or exceptional grounds.
8.1.2 Refunds will be calculated from the date that a completed Withdrawal and Transfer Application
Form is received by the Ask Me! Student Services Centre or Academic Registry (for domestic
students) or the MIT International Centre (for international students).
8.1.3 Students who withdraw from or cease attending a course before their fees are paid will be
responsible for the payment of all outstanding fees.
8.1.4 Full-time and part-time courses will be treated in the same manner with regard to the refund of
fees.
8.1.5 Where students owe other fees to MIT, those fees will be deducted from any refund.
8.1.6 Where it is known that student fees have been paid by a recognised third-party (including by
student loan), any refund will be paid back to that third-party and not to the student, unless the
student produces sufficient evidence (for example, a written authority) from the third-party
authorising payment directly to them.
8.1.7 Refunds will be paid directly into a bank account. Printed confirmation of the bank account details
(e.g., a deposit slip, bank statement or similar document that meets MIT’s audit requirements) into
which the refund is to be paid is required before a refund will be made.
8.1.8 Students are responsible for any bank fees, transaction fees, duties or taxes payable in respect of
any refund. These may be deducted from the refund amount.
8.1.9 Students whose enrolment is cancelled following misconduct are not entitled to a refund of fees
(see section 13: Student Misconduct).
8.1.10 External examination fees will be refunded, less an administration fee, provided students advise
MIT of their withdrawal before the cut-off date set by MIT each year. Where fees have been sent
to the examining body, students must request the refund directly from the appropriate
organisation, within the publicised time frame.
8.1.11 Refunds will only be held in credit for the calendar year in which the refund has been processed
unless otherwise agreed in writing by the General Manager Academic Services, or in the case of
international students, the International Director.

8.1.12 No refund of less than $10.00 (including GST) will be made. Credit balances of less than $10.00
(including GST) in a student’s fees account at the end of each calendar year will be transferred to
MIT’s Student Hardship Fund account unless an objection in writing is received before the end of
the calendar year.
8.2. Refunds – domestic students

8.2.1 On-campus students:
Circumstances Refunds Admin Fee

▪ Withdrawal and Transfer Application Form (or
notification in writing) submitted to MIT before the
course start date; or
▪ Withdrawal and Transfer Application Form
submitted to MIT within 5 working days of the start 100% tuition fees
date or 10% of the course duration, whichever is plus full resource Nil
less; or fees
▪ MIT withdraws a student where there is no
evidence of course engagement (see section 6.2:
Withdrawal by MIT); or
▪ Course cancelled or postponed.
submitted to MIT after 5 working days (or 10% of 80% tuition fees Up to $50.00
the course duration, whichever is less) but within 10 No resource fees (incl. GST) per
working days from the course start date (or 20% of refunded application
the course duration, whichever is less).
▪ Withdrawal and Transfer Application form
submitted to MIT after 10 working days from the
course start date; or
▪ For courses less than 0.03 EFTS, Withdrawal and Nil Nil
Transfer Application form submitted to MIT after
the course start date or after the examination entry
cut-off date (whichever is earlier).
8.2.2 Distance and online students:

▪ Withdrawal and Transfer Application form 100% tuition fees
(or notification in writing) submitted to MIT plus full resource
before the course start date; or fees
▪ MIT withdraws a student where there is no Nil
evidence of course engagement (see section
6.2: Withdrawal by MIT); or
▪ Course cancelled or postponed.
▪ Withdrawal and Transfer Application Form 80% tuition fees
Up to $50.00 (incl.
submitted to MIT within 5 working days No resource fees GST) per
following the initial communication with the refunded application
lecturer.

submitted to MIT after 5 working days
Nil Nil
following the initial communication with the
lecturer.
8.3. Refunds – international students

8.3.1 By accepting a place in a programme or training scheme, international students enter into a
contract with MIT for the period defined in their student visa. Unless their circumstances fall
within specific criteria outlined in this section or section 8.4: Refunds on compassionate or
exceptional grounds, there will be no refund of tuition fees for study within this period.
8.3.2 International students:
▪ MIT declines or withdraws an offer of a place

to the student; or 100% Nil
▪ MIT is unable to provide the course,
programme or training scheme offered.
▪ Student visa application or extension to visa 100% if an

application is rejected by Immigration New International
Zealand and student has not commenced Student
study for the relevant period. Withdrawal and
Transfer
Application Form
(accompanied by
appropriate
evidence the
$100.00 (incl. GST)
application has
been rejected by
Immigration New
Zealand) is received
by MIT within 10
working days of the
student receiving
notification from
Immigration NZ
▪ International Student Withdrawal and Transfer

Application Form received by the MIT 70% of tuition fees 30% of tuition fees
International Centre at least ten working days
before the earliest course start date.
▪ International Student Withdrawal and Transfer 70% of tuition fees 30% of tuition fees
Application Form requesting transfer to paid directly to the
another institution received by the MIT institution to which
International Centre (accompanied by an offer the student is
letter from the other institution) at least ten transferring

working days before the earliest course start
date.
▪ MIT withdraws or declines to offer a place

before the earliest course start date as a result 70% of tuition fees 30% of tuition fees
of the student supplying fraudulent
information.
▪ Immigration New Zealand Regulations require
payment of one year’s tuition fees in order to
be granted a student visa and the student
does not complete the whole year of study;
▪ Student is on a student visa and fails to enrol
at MIT before the earliest course start date;
▪ Ten working days prior to the earliest course
start date has passed;
▪ Student has started study but has not Nil Nil
maintained or obtained a student visa;
▪ Student has deferred their study for an
enrolment period (see section 7.6: Deferral of
study - international students) but does not
enrol and/or attend the deferred period; or
▪ Student with a special visa application under
section 61 of the Immigration Act 2009 and
Immigration New Zealand requires the
enrolment to be cancelled.
8.3.3 MIT will not compensate or repay students any commission or fees paid to an agent. Students
must claim any fees they have paid directly to an agent from that agent. Any commission or fees
paid by MIT relating to the student’s recruitment, enrolment or accommodation will be deducted
from the amount of any refund payable. This includes (but is not limited to):
▪ Homestay placement fees;
▪ Airport shuttle fees; and
▪ e-Visa administration fees.
8.3.4 Except where international students transfer to another institution (see section 7.5: Transfers -
international students) or obtain a changed immigration visa, refunds will be paid on the return of
the student to their own country and on receipt by MIT of appropriate evidence that they have
stopped studying in New Zealand. Students must provide documentation to show that they have
cancelled their student visa and have returned home, or a changed immigration visa must be
sighted by MIT.
8.3.5 Refunds will be paid in New Zealand dollars or a nominated currency (at the current exchange
rate) at the student’s or recognised third-party’s discretion (see section 8.1.6):
▪ Directly into an overseas nominated bank account;
▪ To another institution; or
▪ To the student in New Zealand on sighting a changed immigration visa.

8.3.6 International students who gain residency after the start of a course will not receive a refund for
that course. However, they will be treated as a resident for courses that start after they gain
residency, whether in the same or a different programme or training scheme (see section 4.4:
Eligibility for domestic fees), and will be refunded any international fees paid in advance (provided
they notify MIT and provide sufficient evidence of their changed residency status).
8.3.7 International students enrolled in a programme or training scheme with full year courses who gain
residency, must pay the international fees for the full year regardless of the date on which
residency is granted during that year (see section 4.4: Eligibility for domestic fees).
8.4. Refunds on compassionate or exceptional grounds

8.4.1 No refunds will be made after the refund periods stated in the Student Regulations except at the
discretion of the General Manager Academic Services (for domestic students) or the International
Director (for international students) on:
▪ Compassionate grounds, where the student’s ability to study has been significantly affected
by events beyond their control, including but not limited to:
− illness;
− injury;
− bereavement; or
▪ Exceptional grounds, where the student’s ability to study has been significantly affected by
unexpected events beyond their control, including but not limited to:
− being called up for New Zealand armed forces duty; or
− serious impact from being the victim of a crime etc.
− being unable to travel to MIT sites due to border or travel restriction (international
student only).
8.4.2 The decision whether to refund fees on compassionate or exceptional grounds, and the amount of
the refund, may take into consideration how much of the course the student has completed prior
to withdrawal. Part refunds may be approved. Fees may also be transferred to another
programme, training scheme or course or to the same programme, training scheme or course for a
different intake.
8.4.3 To be considered for a refund on compassionate or exceptional grounds, a student’s written

application to withdraw must be received within the academic year in which the student is
enrolled, accompanied by a completed Withdrawal under Compassionate Consideration
Application Form and appropriate documentary evidence (e.g. a medical certificate or other
appropriate evidence of the illness, injury or exceptional circumstances).
Domestic students wishing to apply for a refund on compassionate or exceptional grounds should
contact the Ask Me! Student Services Centre to arrange a meeting with an Academic Registry staff
member and obtain a Withdrawal under Compassionate Consideration Application Form.
Completed forms must be submitted to the Academic Registry along with supporting information.
Withdrawal under Compassionate Consideration (International Students) Application Forms are
available from the MIT International Centre and must be submitted to the International Centre
along with supporting information.
8.4.4 For injury or illness, international students must provide medical reports from an Immigration New
Zealand approved panel doctor. Further information about approved panel doctors is available
from MIT International Centre or Immigration New Zealand.

9. Engagement and Attendance
9.1.1 Students are expected to engage in all classes, including being punctual and present for the
duration of face-to-face classes and interacting in a timely manner with online content.
9.1.2 Some programmes or training schemes may specify minimum attendance requirements in the
Programme or Training Scheme Regulations. Failure to meet these requirements may result in
students not completing a course, programme, or training scheme successfully.
9.2. International students

9.2.1 Additionally, international students must meet Immigration New Zealand attendance
requirements in order to fulfil student visa requirements.
9.2.2 Attendance is a condition for maintaining a student visa and failure to attend may result in
deportation. MIT therefore encourages international students to attend 100 per cent of the
programme in which they are enrolled.
9.2.3 International students who are unable to attend any scheduled class(es) are expected to advise
the MIT International Office as soon as practicable.
9.2.4 In the case of absences of longer than one scheduled course day, or repeated absences, students
must as soon as practicable provide MIT International Office with:
▪ A medical certificate (in the case of illness or injury); or
▪ Suitable documentation clearly indicating the reason(s) for non-attendance.
9.2.5 Where an international student returns to their home country due to illness or injury as outlined in
section 8.4.1, the student must as soon as practicable provide MIT with medical reports from an
Immigration New Zealand approved panel doctor. These medical reports may be required by
Immigration New Zealand to consider whether there were genuine reasons for an absence(s).
9.2.6 Further information about approved visa requirements and panel doctors is available from
Immigration New Zealand or MIT International Centre.
10. Research
10.1. Ethical approval
10.1.1 Students must obtain ethical approval for all proposed research (including research undertaken as
part of course work) involving:
▪ Human or animal subjects
▪ Both MIT staff and students (to ensure the ethical implications of the relationship between
staff and students are appropriately considered);
▪ A Te Ao Māori and Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) dimension; or
▪ Any use of MIT data that is not in the public domain. Where this data relates to personal or
commercially sensitive information, the confidentiality and privacy implications will require

consideration by the MIT Legal and Contracts Section and, where this data requires access to
the MIT student management systems, the researcher must first obtain approval from the
General Manager Academic Services in addition to the Privacy Officer.
Such research must not be undertaken until approval is received in writing from the Ethics Sub-
Committee of the Academic Committee. For advice on how to seek ethical approval, contact the
academic staff member responsible for your course.
10.1.2 A member of the academic staff will supervise each student research project that requires ethical
approval. See the MIT Guidelines for Ethical Approval for further information.
11. Insufficient Academic Progress

11.1.1 The purpose of this section is to ensure that students who have not made satisfactory academic
progress in their studies are given support and academic advice regarding their future study.
11.1.2 This section applies to all students enrolled in assessed courses.
11.1.3 This regulation may be overridden by provisions in the Programmes or Training Scheme
Regulations for fewer repeat enrolments (e.g., where practicum or clinical courses are approved
by external bodies).
11.2. Academic requirements

11.2.1 Students who fail (see section 12.11: Summative assessment grades) the same course twice
cannot automatically re-enrol in that course (see section 2.8.1: Refusal or cancellation of
enrolment). Where a course is a compulsory part of a programme, students cannot automatically
enrol in any further courses making up that programme.
The Head of School will determine whether a student can enrol or re-enrol based on the student’s
likelihood of passing the failed course given a third enrolment.
11.2.2 Students who fail (see section 12.11: Summative assessment grades) the same course three or
more times cannot automatically re-enrol in that course (see section 2.8.1: Refusal or cancellation
of enrolment). Where a course is a compulsory part of a programme, students cannot
automatically enrol in any further courses making up that programme.
In exceptional circumstances the Deputy Chief Executive, Academic may authorise further
enrolment.
11.2.3 Full-time students who fail (see section 12.11: Summative assessment grades) more than 50 per
cent of their enrolled credits in any one enrolment period, and part-time students who fail more
than 50 per cent of their enrolled credits in their two most recent enrolment periods of study,
cannot automatically enrol or re-enrol in any further courses (see section 2.8.1: Refusal or
cancellation of enrolment). An enrolment period is usually a full-year, semester, trimester, or
quarter. For the purposes of this section, two delivery quarters shall be deemed to be an
enrolment period.
The decision whether students can enrol or re-enrol in further courses will be based on a student’s
likelihood of succeeding in further study and will be made by:
▪ The Head of School (for students who have made insufficient progress on a first occasion);

▪ The Campus General Manager (for students who have made insufficient progress on a second
occasion); or
▪ The Deputy Chief Executive, Academic (for students who have made insufficient progress on
three or more occasions).
11.2.4. Full-time students who have withdrawn from more than 50 per cent of their enrolled courses in their
two most recent enrolment periods, and part-time students who have withdrawn from more than 50
per cent of their enrolled courses in their three most recent enrolment periods, cannot automatically
enrol in any further courses (see section 6: Withdrawals and section 2.8.1: Refusal or cancellation of
enrolment).
The decision whether students can enroll in further courses will be based on a student’s likelihood of
succeeding in further study and will be made by:
▪ The Head of School (for students who have made insufficient progress on a first occasion);
▪ The Campus General Manager (for students who have made insufficient progress on a second
occasion); or
▪ The Deputy Chief Executive, Academic (for students who have made insufficient progress on
three or more occasions).
An enrolment period is usually a full-year, semester, trimester, or quarter. For the purposes of this
section, two delivery quarters shall be deemed to be an enrolment period. Situations where a
student has withdrawn in order to transfer between courses (see section 7: Transfers) or for reasons
out of their control will not be counted as withdrawals for the purposes of this section.
11.2.5. In order to determine whether a student has a reasonable likelihood of succeeding in further study,
the decision maker will consult with the student where practicable and take into account any evidence
that the decision maker in their discretion considers relevant (whether supplied by the student or
otherwise).
11.2.6 All decisions to allow students to enrol or re-enrol in further courses will be reported to the
relevant Programme Committee(s).
11.2.7 The Head of School will ensure that these students are provided with appropriate support for their
on-going study.
11.2.8 Insufficient academic progress is likely to impact a student’s access to loans and allowances where
the student does not meet StudyLink’s passing / satisfactory progress requirements. This may
apply even where MIT has allowed a student to enrol or re-enrol. Further information on eligibility
for loans and allowances is available from StudyLink.
11.3. Inability to access premises
11.3.1 Where MIT’s Covid-19 Policy requires that students are fully vaccinated (or hold a valid medical
exemption) in order to access MIT’s campuses and a student’s selected course or programme is
delivered on campus and/or at a workplace-based tertiary education setting that requires
vaccination, then students who do not provide sufficient proof of their vaccination status to MIT
within 5 working days of the relevant course start date or 10% of the course duration (whichever is
less) may be withdrawn from their course and their enrolment may be cancelled.

12. Assessment and Moderation
12.1.1 All programmes that result in the granting of a qualification listed on the New Zealand
Qualifications Framework will involve summative assessment.
12.1.2 All summative assessment at MIT will measure learning outcomes fairly, accurately and equitably.
12.1.3 Students will be advised when a course begins of:

▪ Assessment information and requirements;
▪ Assessment timetables;
▪ Pass and grade values;
▪ How achievement will be reported;
▪ How to raise a concern or make a complaint regarding an academic decision and associated
appeals provisions; and
▪ Arrangements for the return of assessment evidence.
12.1.4 Summative assessment may be achievement or competency based as specified in the relevant
Programme or Training Scheme Regulations.
12.1.5 Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with assessment rules and procedures for
their course.
12.1.6 During assessment, students must observe any direction given by the assessment supervisor and
any rules that apply (e.g., rules specifying the type of equipment and technology that may be used,
time limits and the need for silence).
12.2. Academic integrity

12.2.1 Students must behave honestly in all summative assessment. All work presented by students for
summative assessment must reflect their own learning, have been substantively written or
authored by them, and be their own work (unless formally referenced and acknowledged - see
section 12.3: Plagiarism and similarity-checking software). Work must not be submitted elsewhere
in any other programme, training scheme or course unless otherwise permitted by the Head of
School.
12.2.2 Notwithstanding section 12.2.1, work may be presented by a group of students for summative
assessment where this is specified in the assessment information.
12.2.3 MIT treats misconduct during assessment very seriously. Misconduct during assessment is defined
in the Glossary (see section 23: Glossary) and involves any attempt by a student to gain an unfair
advantage in a summative assessment (including cheating and plagiarism) or sharing of
information about a summative assessment. Suspected incidents of misconduct during assessment
will be dealt with in accordance with Section 13: Student Misconduct and, if an investigation is
required, the investigation will be carried out in accordance with section 15: Student Misconduct
and Complaints Investigations.
12.3. Plagiarism and similarity -checking software

12.3.1 Plagiarism is regarded as misconduct during assessment (see section 13: Student Misconduct) and
is forbidden.
12.3.2 Plagiarism is using someone else’s work without indicating that the ideas are not your own.
Plagiarism may be either intentional or unintentional. It involves paraphrasing or copying
information (e.g., from books, journal articles, electronic sources such as the internet or
databases, sound recordings, films, other students, your own previous work) without appropriately
acknowledging/referencing the source.
12.3.3 All cited material must be formally referenced and acknowledged. Guidelines for appropriately
referencing and acknowledging other people’s work are available from each School and the
Library.
12.3.4 To check academic integrity, MIT may use similarity-checking software (e.g., Turnitin) or other
means to confirm that a summative assessment is a student’s own work and/or compare two or
more of a student’s summative assessment submissions (to ensure an assessment has not been
submitted previously for assessment – see section 12.2.1: Academic integrity). Work may be
retained on a similarity-checking database for on-going comparison with other work submitted.
12.3.5 By enrolling in a course at MIT, students agree to their work being submitted to similarity-checking
software. Declining to allow the use of the similarity-checking software by MIT could result in a
student being unable to complete a programme, training scheme or course.
12.4. Student availability

12.4.1 Students are responsible for satisfying all summative assessment requirements and for making
themselves available to undertake all summative assessments at the published time and place.
12.4.2 Students who have two or more examinations/tests scheduled at the same time must inform the
Head of School in writing as soon as practical (ideally at least 20 working days before the
examinations/tests are to be held). Wherever possible, students will be required to sit all
examinations/tests on the same day.
12.5. Changes to summative assessment

12.5.1 Changes to summative assessment requirements will not be made by MIT after a course begins
except in exceptional circumstances. Any such changes will be notified in writing to students
enrolled in the course and will not disadvantage any student.
12.6. Summative assessment in Te Reo Māori

12.6.1 Summative assessment may be completed in Te Reo Māori if it is practicable, and a translator
approved by MIT for language fluency and subject expertise is available.
12.6.2 Students requesting summative assessment in Te Reo Māori must, within five working days after
the course start date, give notice in writing to the relevant Head of School of their request.
12.6.3 The Head of School will provide a written response to the request within ten working days after
the course start date.
12.7. Assessment assistance

12.7.1 In some circumstances, assessment assistance may be available for students with an impairment
or other condition such as illness or injury, or who are pregnant, who require assistance to take an

examination, test or other form of assessment. This assistance may not be available for some
programmes, training schemes or courses.
12.7.2 Students must apply in writing to the Head of School for approval for assessment assistance.
Wherever possible, applications should be sent at least 15 working days before the date of the
examination or test and must:
▪ State the reason why assistance is required;
▪ Include appropriate evidence of the impairment or other condition; and
▪ Be endorsed by the course lecturer and the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities.
Approval for assessment assistance will be granted at the discretion of the Head of School in
consultation with the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities. The Head of School may grant
assistance for the duration of a programme, training scheme or course where they consider it
appropriate.
12.7.3 Assessment assistance may be provided in the following ways:

▪ Additional time. This would normally not exceed 20 minutes for each hour of an examination
or test;
▪ Assistance by a reader;
▪ Assistance by a writer;
▪ Assistance by a reader/writer;
▪ Assistance by a New Zealand sign language interpreter; or
▪ A combination of the above.
12.7.4 Breaks may be allowed during an assessment if the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities has
given prior approval.
12.8. Extensions
12.8.1 Students with a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, injury, bereavement or other exceptional
circumstances beyond their control), may apply for an extension to the due date for submission of
an assessment. Extensions may not be available for all courses.
12.8.2 Requests for extensions are to be made to the academic staff member responsible for the
assessment prior to the assessment due date (unless due to exceptional circumstances this was
not possible). Supporting information/evidence is required (e.g., a medical certificate).
12.8.3 Extensions will be agreed in writing specifying new timeframes.
12.9. Late or non-submission of assessment, or failure to attend a test or examination

12.9.1 Students may be penalised for the late submission of an assessment (e.g., through a reduction of
marks or non-marking of an assessment).
12.9.2 In some cases, late or non-submission of an assessment or failure to attend a test or examination
may result in students failing the course (e.g., where the assessment is compulsory or makes up a
significant number of marks for the course).
12.9.3 Penalties and consequences for late or non-submission of an assessment, or failure to attend an
examination will be communicated to students in course information.

12.9.4 Students will not be disadvantaged or penalised for the late submission of an assessment or failure
to complete a test or examination where this is as a result of an MIT technology failure or other
MIT issue.
12.10. Notification of summative assessment outcomes

12.10.1 Summative assessments will be marked, and students notified of outcomes as soon as possible.
Unless otherwise notified, this will be within ten working days of the assessment taking place or
being due.
12.11. Summative assessment grades

12.11.1 In courses where a competency-based summative assessment system is used, one of the following
results will be specified:
Code Meaning
P Pass
F Fail
W Withdrawn from course
NC Did not complete course
CT Credit transfer
CC Cross credit and/or credit recognition
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
12.11.2 Where students are assessed against an assessment standard listed on the Directory of
Assessment Standards, the results available for that assessment standard (Excellence, Merit,
Achieved, and Not Achieved) may be specified.
12.11.3 In courses where an achievement-based summative assessment system is used, one of the
following results will be specified:
Code Meaning
A Pass with distinction
B Pass with merit
C Pass
D Fail
E Fail
F Fail
FCW Failed course work
FF Failed final
W Withdrawn from course
NC Did not complete course
AP Aegrotat pass
X Exemption
CT Credit transfer

Code Meaning
CC Cross credit and/or credit recognition
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
CP Conceded pass
RP Restricted pass
12.11.4 For achievement-based summative assessment, MIT may, at its discretion, grant results that
distinguish between levels of achievement within each passing grade as follows:
Grade Mark Range Meaning

A+ 90-100
Pass with
A 85-89
distinction
A- 80-84
B+ 75-79
Pass with
B 70-74 merit
B- 65-69
C+ 60-64
C 55-59 Pass
C- 50-54
D 40-49
E 0-39 Fail
F Not passed compulsory
assessment
12.12. Attendance only criteria

12.12.1 Attendance only criteria will be specified as follows:
Grade Meaning
AO Attendance only (pass)
NC Did not complete the course (fail)
12.13. Further assessment and resubmission

12.13.1 Opportunities for further assessment and resubmission may be available for some programmes,
training schemes and courses. Where available, Programme and Training Scheme Regulations may
specify eligibility criteria for further assessments and resubmissions, including the maximum
number available.
12.14. Restricted pass (RP) and conceded pass (CP)

12.14.1 Students who marginally fail a course with a mark of 45% or more and a grade of D, F, FF or FCW
may be considered for a restricted or conceded pass in that course provided that the student has
submitted all assessments. Restricted and conceded passes may not be available for some

programmes, training schemes or courses. Restricted and conceded passes only apply to
achievement-based courses
12.14.2 Students who are granted a restricted pass are not able to continue with any further courses
where such a course is a pre-requisite for further study.
12.14.3 Students who are granted a conceded pass are able to continue with further courses where such a
course is a pre-requisite for further study.
12.14.4 Decisions whether to grant a restricted or conceded pass will be made at the discretion of the
Programme Committee and will be:
▪ Based on the student’s performance in the current year of study and in the programme or
training scheme as a whole; and
▪ Made in accordance with MIT processes (available to students upon request).
12.14.5 Decisions on the granting of a restricted or conceded pass will be made automatically by the
Programme Committee. Students cannot apply for a restricted or conceded pass.
12.14.6 Students will be granted no more than:

▪ One restricted pass for a programme or training scheme equivalent to three years full time
study or less; or
▪ Two restricted passes for a programme of greater than the equivalent of three years full time
study.
12.14.7 Students will be granted no more than:

▪ One conceded pass for a programme or training scheme equivalent to three years full time
study or less; or
▪ Two conceded passes for a programme of greater than the equivalent of three years full time
study.
12.14.8 A restricted or conceded pass will only apply to the programme or training scheme for which it is
granted. Such a pass cannot be transferred or credited to another programme or training scheme,
unless a Programme Committee recommends that a restricted or conceded pass be transferred or
credited to another programme due to exceptional circumstances, and it is approved by the Chair
of the Academic Committee. Approval is not required from the Chair of the Academic Committee if
a programme or training scheme is nested within another programme or training scheme e.g., a
diploma that is equivalent to the first year of a degree. No further restricted or conceded passes
may be granted if a programme or training scheme equivalent to three years full time study or less
had a restricted and conceded pass transferred or credited to it.
12.14.9 Students may decline a restricted or conceded pass. However, they cannot reclaim the pass if they
re-enrol in that course and fail to pass.
12.15. Aegrotat pass (AP)

12.15.1 MIT’s aegrotat pass only applies to achievement-based courses. Aegrotat passes may not be
available for some programmes, training schemes or courses.

12.15.2 MIT’s aegrotat pass is intended to ensure that students are not unfairly disadvantaged if, in
specified circumstances beyond their control, they are unable to undertake or are impaired in the
completion of an achievement-based summative assessment.
12.15.3 Rather than allowing an aegrotat pass, MIT prefers that students have the opportunity to complete
summative assessments by providing:
▪ An extension of time (see section 12.8: Extensions);
▪ An opportunity for further assessment or resubmission (see section 12.13: Further
assessment and resubmission); or
▪ Examination or test assistance to undertake assessments (such as a reader/writer) (see
section 12.7: Assessment assistance).
12.15.4 Wherever possible, students should attempt an assessment and apply for consideration for an
aegrotat pass on the basis of impaired performance.
12.15.5 Students will be eligible to be considered for an aegrotat pass for a course if:
▪ Due to illness, injury, bereavement, or other exceptional circumstances beyond their control,
they are:
− Unable to present work for a summative assessment at the time that it is due and
where an extension of time is not available; or
− Unable to attend a test or examination; or
− Prevented from preparing for a summative assessment; or
− Seriously impaired in their performance in a test or examination; and
▪ An alternative summative assessment is not available; and
▪ The relevant Programme or Training Scheme Regulations allow for an aegrotat pass to be
granted; and
▪ They are enrolled in the programme or training scheme to which the application relates, and
all fees have been paid.
12.15.6 If, due to a student not being familiar with the publicised assessment requirements, a student fails
to present a summative assessment and/or fails to undertake a summative assessment, they will
not be considered for an aegrotat pass.
12.15.7 Students seeking consideration for an aegrotat pass must submit a completed MIT Aegrotat
Application Form to an Ask Me! Student Services Centre within five working days of the date the
assessment was due or the date of the test or examination. Applications must be accompanied by
a medical certificate or other appropriate documentary evidence of the illness, injury,
bereavement, or other exceptional circumstance and contain the opinion of a suitably qualified
person that the student was incapable of presenting the work for assessment or of attending the
test or examination or that their performance was impaired. Reason(s) for the above must be
included. Aegrotat Application Forms are available from the Ask Me! Student Services Centre.
12.15.8 The Head of School is responsible for determining whether to accept an application to be
considered for an aegrotat pass. Students will be notified within five working days whether their
application has been accepted. Aegrotat pass decisions are made by the Programme Committee at
the end of the course when all other summative assessments have been completed and are
considered only if students have failed the course.

12.15.9 The Programme Committee will grant an aegrotat pass only if it is satisfied that a student would
have passed the course were it not for the illness, injury, bereavement or other exceptional
circumstance and the calculated mark results in an overall pass for the course
12.15.10 The following provisions apply when granting an aegrotat pass:

▪ The student has successfully completed assessments that add up to at least a 40% weighting
of the total course assessment; and
▪ There is more than one summative assessment in the course
12.15.11 Where students are granted an aegrotat pass, the grade recorded on their academic transcript will
be an AP (aegrotat pass).
12.15.12 Where students are declined an aegrotat pass, the actual grade achieved will be recorded on their
academic transcript.
12.16. Notification of final course results

12.16.1 Final course results notices will be issued to students within ten working days of the final course
completion date, the final course examination, or the last examination of a predetermined
examination period unless otherwise approved by the General Manager Academic Services and
notified in writing to students.
12.16.2 The Academic Registry issues official Academic Transcripts to students upon request and payment
of an administration fee.
Note: The information contained in the Academic Transcript is a complete record of study,
including passes and fails in all courses studied.
12.16.3 Where a current student is eligible but dies before receiving their final course results notice, their
next of kin or personal representative may apply in writing to MIT to receive their final results.
12.17. Recounts and the return of assessment evidence

12.17.1 Within ten working days of receipt of examination outcomes, students may apply for:
▪ A copy of their examination script (an administration fee may be charged for this) or to view
their marked examination script; and
▪ A recount of marks. This includes a check that all questions have been marked and no errors
have been made in the counting of marks. An administration fee will be charged for recounts
of marks. Where marks are found to be incorrect, the administration fee will be refunded.
Students may not apply for a re-mark.
When the period of ten working days has expired, examination scripts (or copies) will be made
available to students. Recounts will not be considered after that date.
12.17.2 Following a summative assessment (excluding examinations – see section 12.17.1), students are
entitled to:
▪ Their marked assessment at the same time as receiving their assessment outcome (this will
not apply where the permanent return could jeopardise the security of the assessment - in
such situations, students will receive their marked assessments and be provided with
feedback, but must then return all materials relating to the assessment, including their
completed scripts, to the Lecturer);

▪ Feedback on what was expected in the assessment and on how results were determined so
they can monitor their progress; and
▪ A recount of marks (upon application). An administration fee will be charged for recounts of
marks. Where marks are found to be incorrect, the administration fee will be refunded. This
includes a check that all questions have been marked and no errors have been made in the
counting of marks. Students may not apply for a re-mark.
12.17.3 Copies of all marked examination scripts and assessments (including evidence from practical
assessments) will be retained by MIT for at least 12 months after the completion of the course,
unless a longer retention period is required by an external authority. After this time, assessment
evidence may be destroyed, and copies will no longer be available.
12.18. Advice to external organisations/people

12.18.1 Students must provide written permission to MIT before their results can be forwarded to any
other person or organisation, unless already specified in an existing agreement between MIT, the
student and the person or organisation or as provided in section 17.3.1.
12.19. Moderation
12.19.1 Summative assessments submitted by students may be subject to internal and external
moderation. Presentations and/or practical assessments may be recorded or photographed and
retained as evidence for moderation purposes.
12.20. Credit
12.20.1 Credit for a course will be granted to students when the prescribed course requirements specified
in the course outline have been successfully completed and the Programme Committee has
approved the final mark/grade. Credit may also be granted for the successful completion of an
Assessment Standard.
12.20.2 Subject to section 12.20.3, to be granted credit, students must be enrolled in the course and have
paid all fees, or have made arrangements to pay and be adhering to those arrangements (see
section 4.6.3: Consequences of unpaid fees).
12.20.3 Credit may be granted for prior learning (see section 3: Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit
Recognition, and Credit Transfer).
12.21. Complaints about academic decisions

12.21.1 Complaints about an academic decision may be made as outlined in section 14.3: Complaints.
“Academic decision” is defined in the glossary, and includes decisions around extensions,
allocation of grades, and the granting of credit.
13. Student Misconduct

13.1.1 Incidents of student misconduct will be addressed to ensure that MIT maintains the highest
academic standards and provides a safe and effective learning environment.
Student misconduct involves any form of unacceptable or improper behaviour by students,
including disciplinary issues and misconduct during assessment (cheating) (see section 23: Glossary

for full definitions of student misconduct, misconduct during assessment, and examples of
behaviours that constitute misconduct).
Note – student concerns or complaints about staff behaviour are to be raised in accordance with
section 14: Concerns and Complaints.
13.1.2 Students who assist, procure or encourage another person to act in a manner that constitutes
misconduct will be dealt with as if they had committed misconduct themselves.
13.1.3 MIT may refer students who act in a manner that breaches any New Zealand legislation, rules or
regulations so as to commit an offence under the laws of New Zealand to the Police and/or other
appropriate authorities.
13.2. Urgent immediate action in the event of student misconduct

13.2.1 Dismissal from class or campus: In serious cases of alleged misconduct where, on reasonable
grounds, it is considered necessary to maintain order, safety or an effective learning environment:
▪ The lecturer in charge of a class may dismiss students from attending class for a period not
exceeding two working days;
▪ The Campus General Manager may dismiss students from that General Manager’s campus or
any defined area within that General Manager’s campus for a period not exceeding two
working days; or
▪ Campus Security may dismiss students from the campus or any defined campus area for a
period not exceeding two working days.
Note: In exceptional circumstances, the period of dismissal may be extended to a period not
exceeding five working days. Only the MIT Board, Chief Executive, or Deputy Chief Executive,
Academic may suspend students after the initial dismissal period.
13.2.2 Where students have been dismissed from class or campus under section 13.2.1, the alleged
incident will immediately be referred for a full investigation (see section 15: Student Misconduct
and Complaints Investigations).
13.2.3 Suspension: In serious cases of alleged misconduct where, on reasonable grounds, it is considered
necessary to maintain order, safety or an effective learning environment, the MIT Board, Chief
Executive or Deputy Chief Executive, Academic may suspend students from attending classes
and/or the campus or any defined campus area to allow an investigation to take place and a
decision to be made. For the avoidance of doubt, only the MIT Board, Chief Executive or Deputy
Chief Executive, Academic may issue a formal written trespass notice to any student.
13.3. Investigation of student misconduct

13.3.1 Misconduct investigations will be carried out in accordance with section 15: Student Misconduct
Student misconduct investigations for programmes for students with special educational needs
13.3.2 The decision to investigate alleged incidents of misconduct by students enrolled in programmes for
students with special educational needs (as defined in section 23: Glossary) will be made by staff
who are familiar with the student in consultation with the Head of School (or delegate) and will
take into account whether the alleged misconduct has occurred as a direct consequence of the
student’s disability. This determination may be made in consultation with students’ family/whanau
and caregivers.

13.4. Penalties for student misconduct
13.4.1 Penalties for proven incidents of misconduct will be imposed in a consistent way taking into
account all of the circumstances of the individual incident.
13.4.2 In making a decision on the imposition of a penalty, decision makers will have regard to:
▪ The seriousness of the misconduct;
▪ Previous incidents of proven misconduct by the student;
▪ The best welfare and possible re-integration of the student concerned;
▪ The wider implications of the behaviour and proposed penalty on other students; and
▪ Any factors mitigating the student’s actions such as an expression of contrition, payment of
full restitution, a willingness to seek medical treatment or other professional counselling.
13.4.3 Penalties that may be imposed by a Head of School, the Deputy Principal School of Secondary-
Tertiary Studies, or a Campus General Manager are:
▪ A written reprimand and/or warning detailing further penalties to be applied if students re-
offend;
▪ The imposition of such sum of money or action considered to be reasonable restitution for
the damage caused;
▪ Personal development activity (e.g. anger management course); and
▪ In the case of misconduct during assessment:
− a mark of zero, or no pass for the assessment;
− other reduced mark for the assessment; and
− for competency-based assessment, a further assessment under controlled conditions
may be possible upon payment of an administration fee.
These penalties may have an impact on a student’s academic progress (see section 11: Insufficient
Academic Progress).
Note: Where a more severe penalty is recommended (including in the case of second and
subsequent incidents of misconduct during assessment), the matter will be referred to the Chief
Executive (or where nominated by the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive, Academic) for
consideration (see section 13.4.4). Students from the School of Secondary-Tertiary Studies will be
referred to the Principal, School of Secondary Tertiary Studies, or the Pathways Manager for the
imposition of a more serious penalty (see section 13.4.5).
13.4.4 Penalties that may be imposed by the MIT Board, Chief Executive or Deputy Chief Executive,
Academic are:
▪ Any of the penalties outlined in section 13.4.3 or, for misconduct by students from the School
of Secondary-Tertiary Studies, any of the penalties outlined in section 13.4.5;
▪ Suspension from attendance at MIT or any of its classes for such period as the MIT Board,
Chief Executive, or Deputy Chief Executive, Academic thinks fit (including without limitation,
issuing a written trespass notice if this is considered appropriate in the circumstances);
▪ Cancellation of enrolment (exclusion);
▪ Refusal of enrolment (exclusion) for such a period as the MIT Board, Chief Executive or
Deputy Chief Executive, Academic deems fit (including permanently); and
▪ Refusal to grant an award, or revocation of an award already granted, if satisfied that a
student has made any untrue or misleading statement or is guilty of any breach of

regulations or dishonest practice in relation to the award (see section 17.2.6: Entitlement to
awards).
13.4.5 Penalties that may be imposed by the Principal, School of Secondary Tertiary Studies or Pathways
Manager for misconduct by students from the School of Secondary-Tertiary Studies are:
▪ Any of the penalties outlined in section 13.4.3;
▪ Return to a secondary school or other suitable provider recommended by the Principal or
Deputy Principal;
▪ Stand down period (such period should incorporate support for the re-integration of the
student into the programme); and
▪ Daily report for a period of time determined by the Principal or Pathways Manager.
Note: Where a more severe penalty is recommended, the matter will be referred to the Chief
Executive (or where nominated by the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive, Academic) for
consideration (see section 13.4.4).
13.5. Appeal of student misconduct decisions

13.5.1 Students who have been disciplined by MIT for misconduct may be able to appeal the decision in
accordance with section 16: Appeals.
13.6. Student misconduct records

13.6.1 Where students are found to have committed misconduct, this decision, including any penalties
imposed, will be kept on their record.
13.6.2 Where an allegation of misconduct is not proven, or a decision is overturned on appeal, no record
will be kept on a student’s record.
14. Concerns and Complaints (including Complaints relating to Academic Decisions)

14.1.1 MIT takes concerns and complaints seriously and is committed to providing students with access
to fair, effective, and culturally appropriate procedures for raising and resolving issues.
14.1.2 Students are encouraged to follow MIT’s concerns and complaints process where they have an
issue, including around an academic decision. Concerns, complaints, and academic decisions are
defined in section 23: Glossary. Concerns involve a student seeking an informal resolution for a
situation where they consider appropriate standards have not been met whereas complaints are a
formal written expression of dissatisfaction from a student seeking redress through MIT’s formal
complaints resolution process. Academic decisions include extensions, allocation of grades, and
the granting of credit.
14.1.3 Student Support staff (and MIT International Centre staff for international students) are available
to advise, assist and support students throughout the process of raising and resolving concerns
and complaints.
14.2. Concerns
14.2.1 MIT expects staff and students to work together to directly resolve concerns, if possible, but
recognises that this may not always be achievable. Students who do not feel safe to raise a
concern directly with the person involved may contact Student Support staff (or International

Centre staff for international students) for support. Concerns may also be raised online using the
Student Feedback Form available on the MIT website.
14.2.2 MIT staff members may escalate a concern to the level of a complaint (see section 14.3:
Complaints) where they deem the issue to be of a serious nature and/or where the matter is not
suitable for informal resolution. Privacy implications will be taken into account in these situations.
14.3. Complaints
14.3.1 Students who consider that a concern is of a serious nature, and/or is not suitable for informal
resolution, and/or has not been resolved to their satisfaction, or who do not feel safe raising a
concern with those most directly involved, may make a formal complaint and:
▪ Express their dissatisfaction and seek some form of redress; or
▪ Request a change to an academic decision.
14.3.2 Complaints are to be made using the online Student Feedback Form available on the MIT website,
and are to state:
▪ The student’s name and contact details;
▪ The nature of the complaint; and
▪ Steps already taken to address the issue, and the resolution sought.
14.3.3 Time limits for submitting complaints are as follows:

▪ Complaints seeking a change to an academic decision (whether the academic decision relates
to the complainant or to a fellow student) will only be accepted where received by MIT
within ten working days following notification of the decision to the student.
This period will be extended by an additional five working days where the student notifies
MIT in advance (using the online Student Feedback Form available on the MIT website) that
they are considering making a complaint.
▪ All other complaints will only be accepted where received by MIT within three months of the
date of the action or omission giving rise to the complaint.
The Head of School (or where a conflict of interest may exist, the relevant Campus General
Manager or Deputy Chief Executive, Academic) may agree to extend these periods in exceptional
circumstances.
Note: Subject to the time limits set out in this section, MIT complaints procedures are available to
all MIT students and former students (the Regulations that applied at the time the student was
enrolled will apply to the situation).
14.4. Investigation of complaints

14.4.1 Complaints investigations will be carried out in accordance with section 15: Student Misconduct
14.5. Appeal of complaints decisions

14.5.1 Students may appeal the outcome of their complaint in accordance with section 16: Appeals.
15. Student Misconduct and Complaints Investigations

15.1. Scope

15.1.1 This section deals with the investigation of:
▪ Alleged incidents of student misconduct (including misconduct during assessment) (see
section: 13 Student Misconduct); and
▪ Complaints (including complaints about academic decisions) (see section 14: Concerns and
Complaints).
15.2. Investigation process

15.2.1 Investigations will be carried out in accordance with the principles of natural justice. In particular:
a. Investigations will be carried out by a competent, impartial, independent person who has not
been involved in the matter;
Students who believe that a conflict of interest may exist should raise their concern with a
Student Support Advisor (e.g., where the investigator is somehow involved in the complaint or
allegation of misconduct or is closely related to someone involved),
b. All parties involved in the investigation (whether as complainant or those being investigated
for alleged misconduct) will have a fair opportunity to be heard on the matter and will have
the right to:
▪ Be informed of the nature of any allegation against them, including the evidence on
which the allegation is based and the name of the person making the allegation;
▪ Be treated with courtesy, respect and as innocent until proved guilty;
▪ Be advised of the outcome of an investigation process, subject to the Privacy Act 2020 or
any confidentiality requirements;
▪ Be provided with all relevant information on which the investigation is based;
▪ Have the matter dealt with in a timely and sensitive manner;
▪ Respond to the allegation, explain their position, and be listened to;
▪ Have access to advice and support throughout the process;
▪ Receive adequate written notice of any meeting or hearing;
▪ Freedom from intimidation, harassment, threat of recrimination or any other type of
vengeful activity that may result from the investigation;
▪ Have written material available in a form that they can understand, if necessary by
giving access to interpreters and translators; and to
▪ Appeal the outcome of the investigation where grounds exist to appeal the decision (see
section 16: Appeals).
15.2.2 Investigations will be dealt with in a timely manner. Wherever possible, investigations will be
completed, and outcomes communicated to students within ten working days of the complaint
being received by MIT or the misconduct allegation being made. Where this time frame is unable
to be met, the student will be advised in writing by the person appointed to undertake the
investigation.
15.2.3 Staff and students have a responsibility to:

▪ Provide full and accurate information to the person investigating the matter;
▪ Maintain confidentiality in order to ensure the integrity of the investigation process; and
▪ Follow MIT’s investigation process in good faith (including attending investigation meetings
as required).

15.2.4 Where a matter is to be investigated, students will be:
▪ Advised in writing as soon as possible by the person appointed to undertake the
investigation;
▪ Provided with all relevant information (taking into account any relevant legal rights and
responsibilities, for example, privacy or health and safety); and
▪ Invited to attend a meeting to provide an explanation or information relevant to the
investigation (where a student is unable to attend a meeting in person, they may choose to
attend remotely via teleconferencing methods, or to respond to the allegation in writing).
Students may be accompanied by another person to act as an adviser or support person (MIT
will provide a support person if requested).
Student Support staff (and International Centre staff for international students) are available to
advise, assist and support students throughout the process (including attending the meeting
where requested).
15.2.5 Failure by students to attend the meeting will not prevent a decision being made. Where students
fail to attend the meeting, the outcome of the investigation will be forwarded to them in writing
(see section 15.2.8).
15.2.6 At the meeting:

▪ The investigator will outline the timeline and steps of the investigation process; and
▪ Students will be provided with a reasonable opportunity to respond to any allegation(s) and
put forward their point of view.
15.2.7 The investigator will give due consideration to all the information presented and any
explanations/comments from students before any decision is made.
15.2.8 Students will be advised in writing of the outcome of the investigation following the meeting. The
advice will include:
▪ In the case of proven misconduct, any penalties to be imposed (see section 13.4: Penalties for
student misconduct);
▪ In the case of upheld complaints, any appropriate and available remedy/ies to be applied;
▪ Appeal procedures (see section 16: Appeals).
The outcome will also be communicated to relevant staff including the Head of Student Experience
and Success, the Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer and, in the case of international students,
the International Centre. Outcomes of misconduct investigations may also be communicated to
the Academic Registry.
15.2.9 All written communication to students will be by email to their student email account as well as by
courier post (to the last address recorded on the student management system) or by hand to the
student concerned and receipt recorded.
16. Appeals
16.1. Scope
16.1.1 This section deals with student appeals of:
▪ Student misconduct decisions (including misconduct during assessment) (see section 13:
Misconduct)

▪ Complaints decisions (including complaints about academic decisions) (see section 14:
Concerns and Complaints).
16.2. First right of appeal – Chief Executive

16.2.1 Students may appeal the outcome of a misconduct or complaints investigation where one or more
of the following grounds exist:
▪ That there was a procedural flaw in the management of the investigation process;
▪ That new evidence has become available that could have a material effect on the outcome;
In addition to the grounds outlined above, outcomes of misconduct investigations may be
appealed on one or more of the following additional grounds:
▪ That all relevant factors were not taken into account;
▪ That the decision reached is at odds with the evidence provided; or
▪ The penalty imposed was out of proportion to the nature of the misconduct and the
circumstances of the case.
Note: Appeals will only be considered where one or more of the above grounds exist.
16.2.2 First appeals will be considered by the Chief Executive, who may refer the matter to the Deputy
Chief Executive, Academic (as his/her nominee) for consideration or further investigation. In
situations where the Chief Executive has been involved in making the decision, which is being
appealed, the appeal will be heard by the Deputy Chief Executive, Academic.
16.2.3 When determining the outcome of the appeal, decision makers may:
▪ Uphold the appeal and require any appropriate and available remedy to settle the appeal;
▪ Vary the decision (including in the case of misconduct decisions, imposing any other penalty
that is authorised under the Student Regulations); or
▪ Dismiss the appeal and uphold the original decision.
16.3. Second right of appeal - MIT Board

16.3.1 Appeals against decisions made by the Chief Executive (or Deputy Chief Executive, Academic
where acting on behalf of the Chief Executive) under section 16.2 will be heard by the Student
Appeal Committee of the MIT Board (see Statute 1: Board Membership, Meetings, Fees and
Committees).
16.3.2 An appeal to the Student Appeal Committee of the MIT Board may only be made on the grounds
that there was a procedural flaw in the assessment of the appeal by the Chief Executive (or Deputy
Chief Executive, Academic where acting on behalf of the Chief Executive).
16.3.3 The Student Appeal Committee will consider whether there has been a procedural flaw in the
investigation of the Appeal and may, at their discretion:
▪ Cancel the appeal decision and refer the matter back to the Chief Executive for further
assessment; or
▪ Uphold the decision.
16.3.4 The decision of the Student Appeal Committee shall be final.

16.4. Appeal process
16.4.1 All appeal applications are to be made in writing stating:
▪ The student’s name and contact details;
▪ The nature of the appeal;
▪ Steps already taken to address the issue, decisions and the resolution sought; and
▪ The grounds for appeal (see section 16.2.1 for appeals to the Chief Executive or section
16.3.2 for appeals to the MIT Board).
The Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer is available to provide students with advice regarding
whether grounds for appeal exist.
16.4.2 Appeals are to be submitted by students to the Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer who will
advise the student on whether there are sufficient grounds for an appeal, and lodge the
application on behalf of the student.
16.4.3 Appeals must be received by the Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer not more than ten working
days after the date on which the relevant decision was formally notified to the student.
This period will be extended by an additional five working days where the student notifies the
Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer in advance in writing that they are considering making an
appeal. The person or committee hearing the appeal may agree to extend these periods in
exceptional circumstances.
16.4.4 Appeals will be considered and decided as expeditiously as possible.
16.4.5 Prior to any decision being made, students will have the opportunity to:
▪ Appear personally and submit any explanations, reasons or facts relevant to the appeal; and
▪ Be accompanied by another person to act as an adviser or support person (MIT will provide a
support person if requested).
16.4.6 Every appeal will be considered on its merits.
16.4.7 Students will be advised in writing of the outcome of their appeal within ten working days of the
appeal being decided. The outcome will also be communicated to relevant staff including the Head
of Student Experience and Success, the Student Advocacy and Appeals Officer and, in the case of
international students, the International Centre. Outcomes of appeals of misconduct decisions will
also be advised to the Academic Registry.
All written communication to students will be by email to their student email account as well as by
courier post (to the last address recorded on the student management system) or by hand to the
student concerned and receipt recorded.
16.5. Further avenues for redress

16.5.1 Where, following the completion of the appeals process, students are not satisfied with the
outcome, they can raise their concerns with NZQA. If the issue is not resolved by NZQA, students
can also make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman. While students are entitled to raise
their concerns with NZQA or the Office of the Ombudsman at any time during the complaints or
appeals process, we strongly recommend that students first utilise MIT’s internal dispute
resolution measures.
International students

16.5.2 If international students are not satisfied with the outcome of MIT’s formal complaints process,
they can raise their concerns with NZQA about the pastoral care, advice or services received from
MIT or its agents. If the complaint is of a financial or contractual nature, NZQA will refer it to the
Dispute Resolution Scheme (DRS) operator, FairWay Resolution Limited. If the issue is not resolved
by NZQA, students can also make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Further information regarding how to make a complaint to NZQA, the Office of the Ombudsman or
or the DRS Code Administrator (for international students) is available from Student Support or the
International Centre.
17. Awards
17.1. Awards granted by MIT
17.1.1 The following awards may be granted by MIT:
Sealed awards
▪ Master’s Degree
▪ Postgraduate Diploma
▪ Postgraduate Certificate
▪ Graduate Diploma
▪ Graduate Certificate
▪ Bachelor’s Degree
▪ Bachelor’s Degree with Honours
▪ Level 7 Diploma
▪ Level 6 Diploma
▪ Level 5 Diploma
▪ Certificate (Levels 1 – 6)
Unsealed awards
▪ Certificate of Achievement
▪ Certificate of Attendance
▪ Certificate of Proficiency
17.2. Entitlement to awards

17.2.1 Students will only be granted an award for a programme or training scheme in which they are
enrolled, unless they have met the requirements for the programme or training scheme through
recognition of prior learning, credit recognition, or credit transfer (see section 3: Recognition of
Prior Learning, Credit Recognition, and Credit Transfer).
17.2.2 Awards are granted upon the successful completion of a programme or training scheme.
17.2.3 Students who have met the requirements for a qualification as defined in the relevant Programme
Regulations will be granted the qualification.
17.2.4 Where the granting of an award is subject to meeting the requirements of an external authority,
the requirements of that authority must be satisfied before an award can be granted.

17.2.5 Students must have paid (or have made arrangements to pay and be adhering to those
arrangements) all outstanding fees before they will be deemed eligible to be granted an award and
graduate (see section 4.6: Consequences of unpaid fees).
17.2.6 MIT may refuse to grant or may revoke any award if satisfied that a student made any untrue or
misleading statement or is guilty of any breach of regulations or dishonest practice in relation to
the award (see section 13: Student Misconduct).
17.3. Granting of awards for deceased students

17.3.1 The following provisions apply where a student qualifies for an award but dies before receiving it:
▪ Where the student has applied to receive the award before their death, the award will be
granted posthumously. This will happen unless the student’s personal representative or next-
of-kin has, with the consent of the MIT Board, withdrawn the application; or
▪ In any other case, the student’s personal representative or next-of-kin may apply for the
award which will then be granted.
17.4. Parchments
17.4.1 The graduand’s legally documented name, as recorded in MIT’s official records, will appear on
their parchment.
17.4.2 Where graduands wish to modify their name, they must provide appropriate evidence of the name
change with their confirmation to graduate (see section 2.7: Name change).
17.4.3 A derivation of the graduand’s legal name may be approved to appear on their parchment where
the General Manager Academic Services is satisfied that the student is able to be identified by the
derivation. Examples of a derivation include but are not limited to: dropping of a middle name/s,
reordering the name order, or including a birth name as well as a married name (birth name to be
added in brackets).
17.4.4 Graduands who wish to receive their parchment written in Te Reo Māori must apply to the
Academic Registry at least 15 working days before graduation. Only one parchment will be issued
per award, either in English or Te Reo Māori. The name of the award being granted will be printed
on the parchment as it was approved by NZQA.
17.4.5 Awards will be conferred in the following format:
Award Parchment/statement
Awards granted upon the attainment of a qualification listed on the NZQF (sealed awards):
▪ Postgraduate awards A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

(Master’s Degree, Postgraduate seal, signed by the Chair of Board and Chief Executive,
Diploma, Postgraduate stating that the postgraduate award has been conferred.
Certificate, Bachelor Honours
Degree)
▪ Graduate Diploma A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

seal, signed by the Chair of Board and Chief Executive,
stating that the graduate diploma has been conferred.

Award Parchment/statement
▪ Graduate Certificate A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

seal, signed by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief
Executive, Academic, stating that the graduate certificate
has been conferred.
▪ Bachelor’s Degree A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

stating that the degree has been conferred.
The parchment will also state the class of honours (if any)
granted.
▪ Level 7 Diploma A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

stating that the diploma has been conferred.
▪ Level 6 Diploma A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

▪ Level 5 Diploma seal, signed by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief
Executive, Academic, stating that the diploma has been
conferred.
▪ Certificates (Levels 1 – 6) A parchment, in appropriate form, under MIT’s common

seal, signed by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief
Executive, Academic, stating that the certificate has been
conferred.
Awards granted upon the attainment of a qualification not listed on the NZQF (unsealed
awards):
▪ Certificate of Achievement A statement, in appropriate form, signed by the Head of

▪ Certificate of Attendance School (or nominee).

17.5. Graduation ceremonies
17.5.1 Graduation ceremonies will take place for the ceremonial conferral of awards to graduands as
follows:
Award Ceremony detail
▪ Master’s Degree ▪ Awards will be conferred at a ceremony determined by

▪ Postgraduate Diploma the MIT Board.
▪ Postgraduate Certificate ▪ Where the Chair of Board is absent from a ceremony,

the Board may authorise another person to confer
▪ Graduate Diploma
these awards.
▪ Graduate Certificate
▪ The words used by the Chair of Board, or such other
▪ Bachelor Honours Degree person as may have been appointed by the Board to
▪ Bachelor’s Degree confer the award will be as follows:
▪ Level 7 Diploma “By the authority vested in me by the Board of

Manukau Institute of Technology, I [Name]
▪ Level 6 Diploma
confer [the award stated] upon those who
▪ Level 5 Diploma have satisfied the requirements of this
▪ Certificates (Levels 1 – 6) Institute.”
Awards granted upon the attainment of a qualification not listed on the NZQF (unsealed
awards):
▪ Certificate of Achievement ▪ These are not deemed to be formal awards and may be
▪ Certificate of Attendance issued by the Head of School in the manner of their
choice.
17.6. Academic dress

17.6.1 Degree and postgraduate graduands of MIT will appear for graduation ceremonies in the academic
dress proper to their degree or postgraduate award.
17.6.2 The following table details the academic dress requirements for specific MIT awards:
Award Academic dress
▪ Master’s Degree ▪ Cambridge Bachelor of Arts gown.

▪ Hood lined with satin coloured green PMS329 and
edged with satin coloured gold PMS124C.
▪ Black trencher with a tassel coloured green PMS329.
▪ Postgraduate Diploma ▪ Cambridge Bachelor of Arts gown.

▪ Postgraduate Certificate ▪ Hood lined with satin coloured green PMS329 and
edged with satin coloured navy blue PMS288C.

Award Academic dress
▪ Bachelor Honours Degree ▪ Cambridge Bachelor of Arts gown.

▪ Hood lined with satin coloured green PMS329 and
edged with satin coloured light green PMS324C.
▪ Bachelor’s Degree ▪ Cambridge Bachelor of Arts gown.

▪ Hood lined with satin coloured green PMS329.
▪ Level 7 Diploma ▪ Cambridge Bachelor of Arts gown.

▪ Graduate Diploma ▪ Scarf lined with satin coloured green PM5324C.
▪ Graduate Certificate ▪ No specific requirements.
▪ Level 6 Diploma ▪ May appear dressed in a Cambridge Bachelor of Arts

▪ Level 5 Diploma gown as decreed.
▪ Certificates (Levels 1 – 6) ▪ No specific requirements.
Awards granted upon attainment of a qualification not listed on the NZQF (unsealed
awards):
▪ Certificate of Achievement ▪ No specific requirements.

▪ Certificate of Attendance
17.6.3 The academic dress for members of MIT at the MIT Graduation Ceremony will be as follows:
▪ The robe for the Chair of Board is the academic dress of the person holding the position of
Chair together with the MIT stole for the Chair of Board;
▪ The robe for the Chief Executive is the academic dress of the person holding the position of
Chief Executive together with the MIT stole for the Chief Executive; and
▪ Members of MIT attending or taking part in public ceremonies for which academic dress is
prescribed may choose to wear the academic dress appropriate to their degree.
18. Intellectual Property

18.1.1 Ownership of intellectual property created by students in the course of their enrolment at MIT will
be determined in accordance with the MIT Intellectual Property Policy.
19. Information and Communications Technology Use

19.1.1 The use of MIT information and communication technology systems is governed by the MIT
Acceptable Use Policy and other Information Technology policies.

20. Comments and Feedback
20.1.1 MIT is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes student comments and feedback,
whether it be a compliment, comment, concern, or complaint. Student feedback can be provided
directly to staff or using the online Student Feedback Form available on the MIT website (also see
section 14: Concerns and Complaints for more information about raising a concern or making a
complaint).
20.1.2 Students may be surveyed and asked to express their views and rate MIT programmes, training
schemes and services. Surveyed” means seeking feedback and opinions (including, but not limited
to, by way of a questionnaire). Published results will maintain the confidentiality of individual
students completing the survey. Outcomes will be used to inform the ongoing improvement of MIT
programmes, training schemes and services and may be reported to MIT staff and to external
agencies. Reports may also be made available to students.
20.1.3 Employers of MIT graduates, providers of further education to MIT graduates and other
stakeholders may be surveyed and asked to express their views and rate MIT programmes and
training schemes, including how well graduates have met the outcomes of their qualifications and
how well programmes have prepared graduates for work or further study. Published results will
maintain the confidentiality of individual graduates. Outcomes will be used to inform the ongoing
improvement of MIT programmes, training schemes and services and may be reported to both MIT
staff and to external agencies. Reports may be made available to students.
21. Equity and Inclusion

21.1.1 MIT will foster fairness and respect for diverse groups of people. MIT is committed to providing an
inclusive and culturally rich learning experience for all students.
21.1.2 MIT is inclusive, respectful of difference, and values the diverse peoples of its varied communities.
MIT supports equitable access, participation, engagement, and success for all students.
21.1.3 MIT is committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and preventing harassment, bullying and
discrimination as outlined in section 22 below.
22. Dealing with Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying

22.1.1 MIT is committed to providing an environment free from sexual, racial, and other forms of
harassment, discrimination, and bullying. MIT will neither tolerate nor condone harassment,
discrimination or bullying of staff, students, or members of the public.
22.1.2 Students must not harass, discriminate against or bully other students, staff, or any member of the
public while engaged in MIT activity.
22.1.3 Harassment, discrimination, and bullying will be dealt with in accordance with the MIT
Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying Policy (HR14).
23. Health and Safety

23.1.1 MIT is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all staff,
students, contractors, and other visitors, in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
2015.

23.1.2 The creation and maintenance of a healthy and safe place to work and study is the shared
responsibility of staff and students.
23.1.3 Students are expected to behave in a safety conscious manner to ensure their own safety and the
safety of others and:
▪ Actively participate in health and safety activities;
▪ Ask if they have questions about health and safety; and
▪ Report any health and safety issues and concerns.
23.1.4 Students must at all times follow MIT health and safety policies, procedures and safe work
practices. This includes, but is not limited to:
▪ Complying with any safety instruction(s) given by MIT staff members;
▪ Following agreed safe work practices such as wearing any personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, prescribed footwear and protective clothing in designated areas;
▪ Reporting to a staff member any incident that has led to an accident or a near miss; and
▪ Following MIT’s evacuation procedures in the event of fire or other emergency (or any drills).
23.1.5 Students are expected to make themselves familiar with all MIT health and safety policies and
procedures, including any specific policies and procedures related to their area of study.
23.1.6 Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, vaping and similar devices, (see section 24: Glossary for
a definition of smoking) is prohibited on all MIT campuses (see the MIT Smoke Free Environment
Policy for more information).
24. Glossary
Term Definition
Academic Committee The Academic Committee of MIT established by the Board.
Academic decision A decision made on a matter that has an academic outcome for students. Academic
decisions cover a wide range of matters; examples include but are not limited to:
enrolment; waiver of pre-requisites; extensions of time; allocation of grades; and the
granting of credit.
Academic staff Staff whose duties include, or who directly assist staff whose duties include, all of the
following in some measure: lecturing, lesson preparation, student assessment,
pastoral care, and whose duties may also include: research, curriculum development,
teacher development, or staff who directly advise those described above on academic
matters.
Academic transcript The official record of a student’s study at MIT. Academic transcripts record all
outcomes from courses studied by students, including both pass and fail results.
Achievement-based Where a set of criteria is defined for a particular course or learning outcome and the
assessment student’s level of achievement is assessed against these criteria. Achievement-based
summative assessment is recognised through the allocation of a mark or grade.

Term Definition
Achievement A nationally registered, coherent set of learning outcomes and associated assessment
standard criteria, together with technical and management information that supports delivery
and assessment; achievement standards specify three different standards of
performance (Achieved, Merit, Excellence) and the method of assessment, which may
include national external assessment. Achievement standards are derived from the
New Zealand Curriculum and are usually associated with NCEA and secondary school
delivery.
Admission The process of being assessed and approved for participation in a programme,
training scheme or course for which entry is restricted.
Aegrotat pass A pass granted at course level to a student where, in specified circumstances beyond
their control, they are unable to undertake or are impaired in the completion of an
achievement-based summative assessment and the calculated mark results in an
overall pass for the course.
Assessment The collection and evaluation of evidence to establish the level of an individual’s
performance against a set of outcomes.
Assessment criteria The criteria against which the standard of performance required to meet one or more
stated outcomes is assessed.
Assessment evidence A student’s work on which assessment decisions are based (regardless of format or
medium). Assessment evidence includes, but is not limited to, examination scripts,
tests and assessments.
Assessment Unit standards and achievement standards listed in the Directory of Assessment
standard(s) Standards (DAS) managed by NZQA.
Attendance Physical presence at a class or virtual presence through engagement in an online

environment.
Award As defined in section 10 of the Education and Training Act 2020:

“(a) a certificate, diploma, degree, or other qualification that is listed on the New
Zealand Qualifications Framework [parchment]; or
(b) a certificate or other document granted in recognition of a student’s
achievement and completion of a training scheme [statement].”
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degrees are qualifications listed on the NZQF. Bachelor’s Degrees will have
the meaning and characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Bachelor Honours Bachelor Honours Degrees are qualifications listed on the NZQF. Bachelor Honours
Degree Degrees will have the meaning and characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Board The governing body of MIT constituted in accordance with Schedule 1 of the
Education and Training Act 2020.
Bullying Repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a person or group that can
lead to physical or psychological harm.
Repeated behaviour is persistent and can include a range of actions over time.

Term Definition
Unreasonable behaviour covers actions which a reasonable person would not do in

similar circumstances, including victimising, humiliating, intimidating or threatening a
person.
A single incident may not be considered bullying but can escalate if ignored. A single
incident may be classified as Bullying if physical assault is involved.
Bullying can be intentional, where the actions are intended to cause fear or distress,
whether or not the behaviour did have that effect. Bullying can also be unintentional,
where actions which, although not intended to cause fear or distress, cause and
should reasonably have been expected to cause that effect, especially if the person
has been informed to cease their actions causing harm. Examples include but are not
limited to:
▪ threats and intimidation;
▪ manipulation and coercion;
▪ abusive or degrading language or gestures;
▪ spreading misinformation or malicious rumours;
▪ belittling remarks either to another person or behind their back;
▪ unreasonable nit-picking and fault finding;
▪ shouting, yelling or using a raised voice or unpleasant tone;
▪ deliberately excluding, isolating or marginalising a person;
▪ unjustified threats of disciplinary sanction; and
▪ disciplinary sanction imposed without reasonable justification.
Where the complainant is a student, it is not considered Bullying if a fair disciplinary
process is being undertaken in accordance with MIT’s Student Regulations in force at
the time.
Campus All land and premises in the possession or occupation of MIT.
Certificate Certificates (statements) are:

▪ Qualifications listed on the NZQF with the meaning and characteristics ascribed to
them by NZQA; or
▪ Documents granted in recognition of a student’s achievement and completion of
a training scheme.
Certificate of Certificates of Achievement are unsealed awards (statements) issued by MIT in

Achievement recognition of a student’s achievement in a credit bearing training scheme, which
at MIT generally emphasises technical and/or practical knowledge and skills.
Training schemes are usually (but not always) less than 40 credits and do not lead
to the award of a qualification listed on the New Zealand Qualifications
Framework. All MIT Certificates of Achievement are formally assessed in that a
student’s progress is assessed in a manner that determines completion.
Certificate of Certificates of Attendance are unsealed awards (statements) issued by MIT in

Attendance recognition of a student’s attendance at a learning opportunity. Certificates of
attendance are generally provided for non-assessed learning opportunities where a
minimum level of attendance is specified, and the student has met that
requirement. A Certificate of Attendance does not contain any formal assessment.

Term Definition
Certificate of Certificates of Proficiency are unsealed awards (statements) issued in recognition

Proficiency (CoP) of a student’s achievement in assessed course(s) or assessment standards selected
from a programme leading to a qualification listed on the New Zealand
Qualifications Framework. Certificates of Proficiency are credit bearing and may be
cross-credited to relevant programmes and/or training schemes. All Certificates of
Proficiency are formally assessed in that a student’s progress is assessed in a
manner that determines completion.
Chief Executive The person appointed by the Board as Chief Executive of MIT pursuant to section
280(a) of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Competency-based The gathering and judging of evidence in order to decide whether a person has
assessment achieved a standard of competence.
Complaint A formal written expression of dissatisfaction from a student who:

▪ Considers they have been unfairly treated by MIT, or who is making a complaint
against another student, and as a result considers there has been a direct and
significant adverse impact on them; and
▪ Seeks redress through MIT’s formal complaints resolution process.
Complaints include challenges to academic decisions made by MIT.
Computer systems Any computer or computer system controlled and/or operated by MIT including,
but not limited to desktop computers, laptops, Blackberry, PDA, iPad, tablet or
other handheld smart phone devices and the applications, software, internet,
email, network accessed via these systems, and the storage of information on
these systems.
Conceded pass (CP) A pass that may be granted to students where they have marginally failed a course.
Students with a conceded pass are able to continue with any further courses
Concerns Concerns involve a student seeking an informal resolution for a situation where
they consider appropriate standards have not been met. Concerns may be
escalated to a complaint where not resolved or deemed to be of a serious nature.
Conflict of interest A situation where a staff member’s / student’s duties or responsibilities to MIT
could be affected either directly or indirectly (e.g., through a family member,
associated entity, or external agency) by some other interest or duty they may
have.
Course A self-contained block of study. A specified course or collection of courses forms a

programme or training scheme. A course may include one or more assessment
standards which may or may not add up to the total value of the course.
A course may also be referred to as a paper, module or unit of study.
Course engagement Student engagement with a course will be evidenced by a student having
undertaken any one or more of the following:
▪ Attended a class (on campus or online)

Term Definition
▪ Logged into the learning management system (LMS)

▪ Made phone/email contact with staff
▪ Submitted an assessment and/or coursework including, where relevant, a literacy
or numeracy assessment.
Credit A value assigned to a segment of learning that reflects the estimated student
time/effort required to satisfactorily meet the assessment requirements. One credit
represents a notional ten hours of learning, practice, and assessment time.
Credit recognition The granting of credit for having successfully completed a similar course to the
(CR) required level, credits, and learning outcomes. Determined through an equivalence
mapping exercise from the academic transcript and learning outcomes already
achieved.
Recorded on a student’s transcript as cross credit.
Credit recognition See credit recognition and/or credit transfer.

and transfer (CRT)
Credit transfer (CT) The granting of credit for having successfully completed a course that is an exact
match to the required level, learning and outcomes.
Cross credit (CC) The granting of credit for having successfully completed a similar course to the
required level, credits, and learning outcomes. Determined through an equivalence
mapping exercise from the academic transcript and learning outcomes already
achieved.
Also known as credit recognition.
Did not complete the The situation that arises when a student has stopped attending a course but has not
course (NC) withdrawn from the course during the withdrawal period.
Diploma Diplomas are qualifications listed on the NZQF. Diplomas will have the meaning and
characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Directory of An NZQA managed and hosted directory containing assessment standards

Assessment (achievement standards and unit standards) divided hierarchically into fields, sub-
Standards (DAS) fields, and domains of learning.
Discrimination Where a person is treated less favourably than another person in the same or similar
circumstances because of any of the prohibited grounds, as set out in the
Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Human Rights Act 1993, and may be unlawful
in accordance with this legislation. Examples include but are not limited to:
▪ sex, which includes pregnancy and childbirth;
▪ marital status;
▪ belief;
▪ ethical belief;
▪ colour;
▪ race;
▪ ethnic or national origins, which includes nationality or citizenship;
▪ disability;

Term Definition
▪ age;
▪ political opinion;
▪ employment status;
▪ family status;
▪ sexual orientation; and
▪ union involvement.
Dismissal/dismiss To prevent a student from attending class and/or the campus or any defined campus
area for a period not exceeding two working days for alleged student misconduct. In
exceptional circumstances, dismissal may be extended to a period not exceeding five
working days.
Domestic student Defined as a “domestic tertiary student” in section 10 of the Education and Training
Act 2020:
“An individual,
(a) who is:
(i) a New Zealand citizen; or
(ii) the holder of a residence class visa granted under the Immigration Act 2009 who
satisfies the criteria (if any) prescribed by regulations made under subsection (2); or
(iii) a person of a class or description of persons required by the Minister, by notice in
the Gazette, to be treated as if they are not international students; and
(b) who is a tertiary student enrolled at an institution or a registered establishment
NZ Gazette - Domestic Students (Tertiary Education) Notice 2011
EFTS Equivalent full-time student. The Tertiary Education Commission decides if a course is
either full-time or part-time by applying what's called an EFTS value to each course.
The EFTS value is a measure of the amount of study, or the workload involved in
undertaking a course.
Engagement See definition of course engagement.
Enrolment The process of allocating to an eligible student a place in a programme or training

scheme or course.
Enrolment period The period during which particular courses are offered. Usually, a semester, trimester,
quarter, or full-year.
Entry criteria Conditions established for entry of students into a programme, which are deemed
necessary to ensure students enrolled in the programme have a reasonable chance of
successfully completing the programme. Entry criteria, which may include pre-
requisites, are set out in the Programme or Training Scheme Regulations.
Ethics Sub- The sub-committee established by the Academic Committee to provide advice and
Committee assistance to the Academic Committee with respect to ethical standards in research
and to review and approve all proposed research to be undertaken by MIT staff and
students involving: human or animal subjects; both MIT staff and students (to ensure
the ethical implications of the relationship between staff and students are

Term Definition
appropriately considered); a Te Ao Māori and Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)

dimension; or any use of MIT data that is not in the public domain.
Exclusion The cancellation of a student’s enrolment, or the refusal to enrol a student at MIT on
any of the grounds set out in the Student Regulations. Exclusion may be permanent or
for a fixed term.
Exemption Either recognition (but not a cross credit) for a substantially equivalent prescribed
course for which the student must then choose an alternative course of study; or is
given for a lower-level New Zealand Qualifications Framework unit standard when a
similar higher level New Zealand Qualifications Framework unit standard has been
successfully achieved.
Experience Learning acquired through life experience, work experience, or a combination of non-
formal and formal learning.
Failed course work The situation that arises when a student has achieved an overall course result of 50
(FCW) per cent or over but less than the minimum mark in one or more compulsory
summative assessment other than the final examination.
Failed final (FF) The situation that arises when a student has achieved an overall course result of 50
per cent or over but less than 40 per cent in the final examination.
Fees Fees charged by MIT, including but not limited to tuition fees, resource fees, student
services fees, administration fees and sundry fees.
Formal learning Study undertaken either at MIT or another approved educational institution.
Formative An assessment designed to contribute to a student’s awareness, ability, knowledge or

assessment competence.
Formative assessment is intended to provide developmental feedback to the student
on their progress and enables academic staff to monitor student learning and modify
their teaching practice to address issues.
Formative assessment is not intended to contribute to a student’s academic grade.
Full-time student The StudyLink definition of full-time student will apply.
Further assessment The opportunity for a student to undertake a further assessment (such as completing
a further examination, test, assignment etc.) to meet course requirements.
Note: Further assessment which involves undertaking a further examination or test may also be
referred to as a “resit”.
Graduand A person who has completed the requirement for an MIT award but has not had their
award ceremonially conferred.
Graduate A person who has had an award granted.
Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificates are qualifications listed on the NZQF. Graduate Certificates will
have the meaning and characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.

Term Definition
Harassment Any unwelcome or unjustified behaviour which is serious or repeated and which
another person finds offensive or humiliating. Harassment includes Racial Harassment
and Sexual Harassment.
Racial Harassment occurs when a Complainant is subjected, for reasons of race,
colour, nationality, or ethnic origin, to behaviour that might reasonably be perceived
by the Complainant to be offensive or unwelcome.
Racial Harassment can include but is not limited to any of the following:
▪ telling offensive jokes involving race, colour, ethnic origin or nationality;
▪ teasing or comments about cultural differences;
▪ offensive labels; and
▪ making derogatory remarks about groups, or the attributes of groups, on the basis
of race, colour, ethnic origin or nationality.
Sexual Harassment means any form of sexual or gender-oriented attention or
behaviour that is unwanted and which is personally offensive to the recipient.
Sexual harassment occurs where:
▪ a request is made for contact or activity of a sexual nature which contains an
implied or overt promise of preferential treatment or detrimental treatment.
▪ a MIT Community member is subjected to language, visual or physical behaviour
of a sexual nature that is unwelcome or offensive to that person and has a
detrimental effect on that person's employment, job performance, job
satisfaction, or study.
Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:
▪ unwanted and unacceptable comments about an individual's body or appearance;
▪ persistent sexual innuendo, sexual or smutty jokes, name calling, persistent and
unwelcome questions about a person's private life, requests for dates or sexual
activity, wolf whistles;
▪ offensive facial, hand or body gestures;
▪ unwanted or unwelcome verbal, electronic or visual sexual contact; and
▪ unwelcome or unwanted physical contact.
Head of School The staff member who has overall responsibility for the Programme or Training
Scheme.
Information and MIT telecommunications, computer systems, and audio-visual systems.

Communication
Technology Systems
(ICTs)
Intellectual property Any work in which intellectual property rights exist including, but not limited to:
▪ Course materials;
▪ Research data and outputs;
▪ Assessment materials;
▪ Administrative materials;
▪ Computer software, videos and recordings;

Term Definition
▪ Creative, literary works, artwork;

▪ Discoveries/innovations/inventions;
▪ Patents, copyright, designs, trademarks;
▪ Patentable and potentially patentable subject matter and associated know how;
▪ Plant variety; and
▪ MIT data.
Intellectual property Proprietary rights concerning all original work governed by the Copyright Act 1994,
rights the Patents Act 2013, the Designs Act 1953, the Trade Marks Act 2002, the Layout
Designs Act 1994, the Plant Varieties Act 1987 any amendments to these or
subsequent acts and any other intellectual property law.
International student Any student who is not a domestic student.
Learning outcome An expected result of learning in terms of skills, knowledge and attributes.
Level The level of an award as defined by New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Master’s Degree Master’s Degrees are qualifications listed on the NZQF. Master’s Degrees will have the
meaning and characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Micro-credential As defined in the NZQA Training Scheme Rules 2012:

“Micro-credential means a kind of training scheme which:
a. certifies the achievement of a specific set of skills and knowledge:
b. has a statement of purpose and clear learning outcomes:
c. has demonstrable support from the relevant industries, employers, or
communities:
d. has a credit value that is from 5 to 40 credits (inclusive):
e. would typically not duplicate current quality assured learning approved by
NZQA”
[Student] Any student behaviour that:

Misconduct ▪ Breaches any of MIT’s statutes, regulations, policies or any other rules made for
the good governance of MIT;
▪ Breaches any of the laws or legislation of New Zealand;
▪ Brings or has the potential to bring MIT into disrepute;
▪ Interferes with MIT’s pursuit of its educational objectives;
▪ Fails to have regard for the rights of others; or
▪ Interferes with the safety of persons or property;
and
▪ Occurs on or in the vicinity of campus;
▪ Occurs in the context of any official MIT activity (including practicum, off-campus
visits, work-experience, or online activities); or
▪ Is related to a student’s status as a student of MIT.
Student misconduct includes but is not limited to:

Term Definition
▪ Breaches of any of MIT’s statutes, regulations, policies or any other rules made for
the good governance of MIT;
▪ Failing to comply with directions given by any staff member to maintain safety,
good order or discipline;
▪ Acting in a disorderly, reckless, offensive or obscene manner;
▪ Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes, vaping and similar devices) in any
buildings or in any other designated non-smoking area;
▪ Failing to comply with penalties applied under the Student Regulations;
▪ Committing misconduct during assessment (cheating);
▪ Committing any criminal offence;
▪ Consuming, having in one’s possession, or controlling alcoholic liquor (except as
part of teaching activities or with the approval of authorised MIT staff), drugs or
any other mind-altering substance (other than those medically prescribed);
▪ Possession of a firearm (including an airgun, paint ball gun etc.) or weapon;
▪ Acting or behaving in a way that is detrimental to the proper conduct, reputation
or good order of MIT;
▪ Impairing, interfering with or otherwise prejudicing the studies, duties or activities
of any other student or staff member of MIT;
▪ Failing to comply with any instruction relating to safety given by any person duly
authorised to give such instruction;
▪ Refusing to leave a class/student activity when the staff member in charge
requests they leave because the student is:
− Acting or is likely to act without due regard to personal safety or the safety of
others; or
− Acting or is likely to act to impede or interfere with normal teaching activities
and/or learning of others;
▪ Failing to pay such sum of money or complete an action imposed by way of
restitution under the Student Regulations; and
▪ Falsifying evidence or not disclosing required information regarding meeting the
entry criteria for a programme, training scheme or course.
Note: The above examples of misconduct are provided for guidance only. Other
behaviours may also be considered by MIT to be misconduct.
Misconduct during An attempt by a student to gain an unfair advantage in a summative assessment. It

assessment includes, but is not limited to, the student:
(cheating) ▪ Copying information directly from another student (current or past), either in
whole or in part, with or without their consent;
▪ Allowing another student to copy their summative assessment (in part or whole);
▪ Facilitating the electronic transfer, or giving soft copies, of their assessment work
to other students;

Term Definition
▪ Providing copies of the summative assessment (in part or whole) to other

students, with the intention that the assessment will be used for cheating;
▪ Providing copies of their summative assessment (in part or whole) to other
students;
▪ Failing to exercise reasonable care and responsibility in protecting their work from
being accessed by other students. This includes giving someone the opportunity
to copy their work;
▪ Using or having access to prohibited resources or reference material, written or
electronic, in a test or examination;
▪ Communicating with another student or external person during a
test/examination to transfer information by way of electronic, voice, visual or
other means (except where required to do so as part of the summative
assessment);
▪ Accessing or taking test or examination question papers (or copies) (in part or
whole) without approval;
▪ Failing to follow the invigilator’s instructions;
▪ Submitting all or part of a previously completed assessment without permission;
▪ Using material from a commercial essay or assignment services;
▪ Plagiarism (i.e. using the work of another without indicating that the ideas are not
one’s own);
▪ Falsifying the results of research;
▪ Working together on a summative assessment when it should be individual work;
▪ Presenting someone else’s work as one’s own for summative assessment;
▪ Any action that is aimed to defeat the purpose of the summative assessment;
▪ Breaching any rule or regulation relating to summative assessment;
▪ Academic or research practices that bring or are likely to bring MIT into disrepute;
▪ Misrepresenting a disability, temporary illness or injury or exceptional
circumstances beyond one’s control and then seeking special conditions or an
aegrotat pass;
▪ Impersonating someone else or having someone else take an assessment for
them; and
▪ Damaging or hiding learning resources to prevent someone else from using them.
Notes:
Misconduct during assessment is a form of student misconduct (see definition of
Student misconduct).
The above examples of misconduct during assessment are provided for guidance only.
Other behaviours may also be considered by MIT to be misconduct during
assessment.
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Term Definition
Moderation The process of ensuring that summative assessment activities are fair, valid, and
consistent with the required standard across a number of assessors or assessing
organisations.
Natural justice The procedural right of a person against whom an allegation has been made to be
treated fairly and to have their case heard in an unbiased manner.
New Zealand The Government agency responsible for “…

Qualifications ▪ Managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
Authority (NZQA)
▪ Administering the secondary school assessment system
▪ Independent quality assurance of non-university education providers
▪ Qualifications recognition and standard-setting for some specified unit
standards.” NZQA (n.d.), retrieved from http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/
New Zealand A comprehensive list of all quality-assured qualifications in New Zealand. (replaced the
Qualifications New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications, Te Āhurutanga (the Register) and the
Framework (NZQF) National Qualifications Framework from 1 July 2010)
Parchment The document (sealed award) issued to a student upon successful completion of a
programme which certifies that they have met the requirements for being granted a
qualification which is listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
Part-time student The StudyLink definition of part-time student will apply.
Plagiarism Using someone else’s work without indicating that the ideas are not one’s own.
Plagiarism may be either intentional or unintentional. It involves paraphrasing or
copying information (e.g., from books, journal articles, electronic sources such as the
internet or databases, sound recordings, films, other students, or one’s own previous
work) without appropriately acknowledging/referencing the source.
Postgraduate Qualifications listed on the NZQF. Postgraduate Certificates will have the meaning and
Certificate characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Postgraduate Qualifications listed on the NZQF. Postgraduate Diplomas will have the meaning and
Diploma characteristics ascribed to them by NZQA.
Pre-requisite One or more specified courses, programmes or training schemes that must be
completed before a student is permitted to proceed to another course, programme or
training scheme.
Programme As defined in section 10 of the Education and Training Act 2020:

“A programme of study or training that leads to a qualification listed on the
Qualifications Framework.”
A programme is a coherent arrangement of learning or training, made up of one or
more courses.
For the purposes of these Regulations, the terms ‘programme’ and ‘training scheme’
are deemed to include all MIT educational offerings (including programmes, training
schemes, micro-credentials, training and short courses) unless expressly excluded.

Term Definition
Programme A committee established by the Academic Committee for each programme or group
Committee of related programmes with responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the quality of
the programme(s) and the treatment and progress of students in the programme(s).
Programme or The definitive document for each programme or training scheme, which sets out the
Training Scheme authoritative information about the programme including the regulations, course
Document outlines and delivery information.
Programme or Regulations that prescribe requirements for entry into and completion of a
Training Scheme programme/training scheme and courses making up the programme/training scheme.
Regulations A summary of the regulations for each programme/training scheme is available from
Ask Me! Student Services Centres.
Programmes for Programmes that include as a requirement for entry that students must have an
students with special intellectual disability and/or other special learning needs.
educational needs
Qualification The formal acknowledgement of an individual’s achievement against a set of learning

outcomes.
Recognition of prior The process involving formal assessment of a student’s relevant and current
learning (RPL) knowledge and skills (which may have been obtained through formal training or on
the job or life experience) to determine achievement of learning outcomes of a
qualification for the purpose of awarding credit towards that qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning does not include credit transfer (CT) or cross credit/
credit recognition (CC).
Refund period The period, subject to specified conditions, in which a student may receive a full or
partial refund of fees as set out in the Student Regulations.
Resource fees Non-teaching related fees paid by students to cover specific course-related costs (e.g.,
tools).
Restricted pass (RP) A pass that may be granted to students where they have marginally failed a course.
Students with a restricted pass are not able to continue with any further courses
Resubmission Another opportunity for a student to meet assessment criteria and requirements and
resubmit an assessment.
Sealed award A qualification to which MIT’s seal is attached.
Selection criteria The criteria on which applicants are selected for entry into a programme where there
are more applicants who meet the entry criteria than places available.
Short course Study or training that is neither a Programme nor a Training Scheme as defined under
the Education and Training Act 2020. Short courses are typically not TEC funded.

Term Definition
Smoke and smoking The action or habit of inhaling or exhaling of the smoke of tobacco or drugs or vapour
via cigarettes, pipes or cigars, including the use of e‐cigarettes, vaping or similar
devices. E‐cigarettes and vaping devices are devices that simulate the smoking
experience.
Statement A document (unsealed award) stating that the requirements for the granting of a
certificate of achievement, certificate of proficiency or certificate of attendance have
been met.
Student Any person:

▪ enrolled, or in the process of applying to be enrolled, in a programme or training
scheme delivered by MIT; or
▪ participating in any programme, training scheme or course delivered by MIT,
provided that this does not include a person who is acting solely in a teaching or
instructing capacity.
Note: The Student Regulations do not apply to educational offerings that are not
open to the public unless specifically agreed in writing. This exclusion does not apply
to programmes delivered at Department of Corrections’ sites.
Student services fee A compulsory charge covering the provision of student services.
Summative A formal assessment event that contributes to a student’s final course mark/grade
assessment and which has a bearing on whether credit is attained.
Sundry fees Fees that are not specific to a particular course, including but not limited to fines,
cross credit fees, credit transfer fees, recognition of prior learning fees, qualification
fees and fees charged on behalf of a third-party.
Suspension/suspend To prevent a student from attending classes and/or the campus or any defined
campus area for a set period of time as a result of alleged misconduct. Suspension
conditions may vary depending on the nature and seriousness of the alleged
misconduct.
Training scheme As defined in section 10 of the Education and Training Act 2020:
“Study and training that leads to an award; but does not, of itself, lead to an award of
a qualification listed on the Qualifications Framework.”
Transfer The process of withdrawing from a course, programme, training scheme or institution
and moving to another.
Tuition fees Teaching related fees.

Term Definition
Unit standard A nationally registered, coherent set of learning outcomes and associated
performance criteria, together with technical and management information that
supports delivery and assessment. All unit standards are registered on the Directory
of Assessment Standards.
Unsealed award Awards to which MIT’s common seal is not affixed.
Withdrawal When a student has stopped attending a course and has submitted an MIT
Withdrawal and Transfer Application Form or has been withdrawn by MIT.

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This policy is relevant to the following roles:

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Category Regulations Consultation Scope Academic Committee,

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Policy Contact Person General Manager Academic Review Dates

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1.2.7 In addition to the Student Regulations, MIT has also established:

1.3. Changes to this document

2. Admission and Enrolment

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2.2. Entry criteria

Note: Some programmes may require pre-requisites particularly at postgraduate level

2.3. Limitations on enrolment

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2.4. Alternative programmes, training schemes or courses

2.5. Confirmation of accepted or declined entry

2.6. Late enrolment

2.7. Name change

2.8. Refusal or cancellation of enrolment

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2.9. When enrolment becomes official

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Group Enrolment details

International International students will not be enrolled in all or part of a programme

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3. Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Recognition, and Credit

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3.2.3 Each RPL application will be considered on an individual basis.

3.3. Limitations on the granting of RPL/CRT

4.1. General provisions

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4.3. When payment is due - international students

4.4. Eligibility for domestic fees

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4.6. Consequences of unpaid fees

4.7. Fees paid by a company or other third-party

5. Cancellations, Postponements and Timetable Changes

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5.2. Timetable changes

5.3. Unforeseen circumstances

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6.3. MIT’s withdrawal period

6.4. Consequences of withdrawal

Date of withdrawal Academic record

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6.4.2 Immigration New Zealand will be notified of withdrawals by international students.

7.1.3 Transfers are only accepted:

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7.3. Transfer to another institution

7.4. Transfers - domestic students

7.5. Transfers - international students

7.5.3 Immigration New Zealand will be notified of transfers by international students.

7.6. Deferral of study - international students